optimax control cables

markg · 03 April 2010, 21:17

does anyone know what control cables a 2003 optimax uses, the control box is the standard merc mariner one ? cheers, mark.

martini · 03 April 2010, 21:32

Teleflex Gen II cables

Razorbill RIBs · 04 April 2010, 08:38

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Originally Posted by martini

Teleflex Gen II cables

Mark,

I have a pair of brand new ones for side mount controls if you need some (they are different ends to top mount - which I have)......they are 16ft from memory, but can check if any good to you.....

Dan

markg · 04 April 2010, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Dan Worth

Mark,

I have a pair of brand new ones for side mount controls if you need some (they are different ends to top mount - which I have)......they are 16ft from memory, but can check if any good to you.....

Dan

16ft would be about right for me dan, what price are you looking for? cheers.

Ian Sharlot · 04 April 2010, 14:32

Gen 1/merc for side mount or Gen 11 for most top mounts

markg · 04 April 2010, 20:00

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Originally Posted by Ian Sharlot

Gen 1/merc for side mount or Gen 11 for most top mounts

cheers ian, are gen1/merc the same as 33c cables?

Ian Sharlot · 04 April 2010, 20:04

No, 33c is a different cable

Razorbill RIBs · 04 April 2010, 20:50

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Originally Posted by markg

16ft would be about right for me dan, what price are you looking for? cheers.

Hi Mark,

I advertised them for £60....really can't remember how much they were when I bought them (for side mount.....went top mount in the end).

Obviously postage will be a few quid...will look into postage on Tues and let you know what it would be.....

PM me if you have had a quote for them....happy to sell them for less as they are no use to me!!

Dan

ashbypower · 04 April 2010, 20:55

Dan, Off topic I know, what top mount are you using?

Thanks

Ok back on topic

markg · 04 April 2010, 21:14

dan are they gen 1 merc cables, its a sidemount control that came with the engine?
if they will fit a sidemount merc mariner throttle and are 16ft or thereabouts, let me know what you want for them, cheers, mark.

Razorbill RIBs · 04 April 2010, 21:19

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Originally Posted by ashbypower

Dan, Off topic I know, what top mount are you using?

Thanks

Ok back on topic

Hi.....it's a Mercury top mount....can't remember part no I'm afraid....can look if you need...

D.

Razorbill RIBs · 04 April 2010, 21:25

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Originally Posted by markg

dan are they gen 1 merc cables, its a sidemount control that came with the engine?
if they will fit a sidemount merc mariner throttle and are 16ft or thereabouts, let me know what you want for them, cheers, mark.

Will dig them out Tues and let you know postage etc....they're new in their box and fit a side mount Mercury control box for a 2008 Opti....will confirm gen etc.

Also have control box if anyone wants it....

D.

ashbypower · 04 April 2010, 21:25

Cheers Dan how do you rate it??

Razorbill RIBs · 04 April 2010, 21:28

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Originally Posted by ashbypower

Cheers Dan how do you rate it??

Fine, but had been thinking about possibility of using boat for tuition....there's no lock /button between gears like the side mount so could be abused /could crash gears potentially.....only criticism really...

D.

Razorbill RIBs · 07 April 2010, 14:58

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Originally Posted by markg

dan are they gen 1 merc cables, its a sidemount control that came with the engine?
if they will fit a sidemount merc mariner throttle and are 16ft or thereabouts, let me know what you want for them, cheers, mark.

Hi Mark,

i've got the cables out....

They aren't listed as Gen 1 or 2 i'm afraid....but they are for a 2008 Opti side mount box....so sure they are correct.

The part no. is 850716-A Series and they are both 16 foot long....can anyone else confirm if these are correct?

Thanks

Dan

Downhilldai · 07 April 2010, 17:30

As Ian mentioned in a previous post, GEN1 work in the standard side mount control box and GEN 2 are for the top mount and recessed side mount control boxes.

BTW, I have a pair of brand new, boxed GEN 2 cables here if anyone's interested. They're Teleflex, 15 feet long - open to offers.

Razorbill RIBs · 07 April 2010, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

As Ian mentioned in a previous post, GEN1 work in the standard side mount control box and GEN 2 are for the top mount and recessed side mount control boxes.

BTW, I have a pair of brand new, boxed GEN 2 cables here if anyone's interested. They're Teleflex, 15 feet long - open to offers.

At the risk of sounding thick...can't find any ref to Gen I or II on the boxes mate....

They defo fit the side mount I have so assume they must be Gen I...

Cheers, Dan....

Ian Sharlot · 07 April 2010, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Dan Worth

Hi Mark,

The part no. is 850716-A Series and they are both 16 foot long....can anyone else confirm if these are correct?

That is a standard Gen 1 cable and will fit side mounts but that part no should have two more numbers on the end which tell you cable lenght.
i.e 850716A16 would be 16ft but you may be asking a bit much for them @ £60 + p&p Dan

Full RRP on them in only £25.70 each

Razorbill RIBs · 07 April 2010, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Ian Sharlot

That is a standard Gen 1 cable and will fit side mounts but that part no should have two more numbers on the end which tell you cable lenght.
i.e 850716A16 would be 16ft but you may be asking a bit much for them @ £60 + p&p Dan

Full RRP on them in only £25.70 each

No probs, thanks Ian....think i paid quite a bit more than that for them....my loss though!

Mark, yours for £40 plus Postage if you want them....

D

markg · 08 April 2010, 20:58

hi dan i will have to get the tape measure out and get back to you, i was going to run them into the console and through the underdeck trunking, but the tank i have bought that fits the console may be a snug fit inside the console and the bends might be too tight, i may end up running the control cables across the deck and then 16ft will be too long.
i will have a trial fit of a few things and get back to you, thanks, mark.