MerControls: Uninstalling & Reinstalling New Shift & Throttle Cables

Requested by a sub on how to uninstall and reinstall new throttle and shift cables. Easy process, however there are a lot of mechanisms that can make it dysfunctional. Hope this video helps someone. As always, Thank you for watching!!!!

[@balootube3099]

A messy garage is a busy garage.

[@wickedxe]

Thanks for the video. Just a quick question, I bought my first boat that has a merc 65 hp 650 3 1975 engine on it and the same control system, my question is what is the lever to the left of the throttle/gear lever used for? sorry for the stupid question as I am on a steep learning curve

[@eldorado5766]

Just bought a 1976 150hp straight 6cylinder I think they call it the tower of power , sidewinder? Thanks for the videos.

[@MerCSonL6]

Tower of Power. Sidewinder is a make of a boat. Son

[@eldorado5766]

@@MerCSonL6 Lol that tells you how new to the game i am.

[@MerCSonL6]

@@eldorado5766 I've been in the game for over a decade and I'm still new my friend. Son

[@PoP-PoP-HVAC-TECH-SUPERVISOR]

Where can I get the cable anchors at

[@imanomdsazali9974]

Hey son, i have a question to ask here. I have replaced new throttle cables 13ft on mine. Now the forward throttle has free access just after the shift clicks and the other handle follows and moved when I push down on forward. Why is that? And do i really need the ball bearing that sit on top for clicks after shifting?
Thanks son. Appreciate your help.

[@MerCSonL6]

The ball bearings is what keeps it in neutral. Not quite sure I understand the first question.

[@johnhagstrom1183]

Shift cable has two "slots". Would one be for a counter rotating engine?

[@MerCSonL6]

I'm uncertain of your question but as far as I know shift cables have nothing to do with counter rotating engines. Son

[@jacobthompson177]

Where did you order the cables from

[@BrotherFin]

Do these allow you to reverse?

[@MerCSonL6]

Yes.