Compatible control boxes?

wgrubbs

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what would be compatible with a 1975 evinrude 85hp outboard? are all control boxes basically the same??? looking for something cheap
 

emdsapmgr

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Re: Compatible control boxes?

OMC mechanical shift control boxes are interchangeable betweem 1973 to 1995. There are some minor differences in them, but they will all work. A 1996 and newer will work, but you will need some expensive adapter cables. One of the bigger differences is whether there is a trim switch in the control box handle. The shift/throttle cable ends changed in 1979.
 
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