1985 Mariner Controller Hookup Problem

[grady94]

Hey fellow Mariners! I'm having trouble getting a 1985 Mariner hooked up with existing cables and a Quicksilver controller. The shift cable for the gears if fine but having trouble getting the throttle set up right. I have to move the throttle away a little from it's stop point to hook it up and this is with the trunion nut over all the way to one side. I guess the throw from the controller is not enough? I have ordered a different set of controller cables from Teleflex. The 3300's. Will this make any difference or should I readjust the stop point to make the fit with this controller?

 

[Don S]

Re: 1985 Mariner Controller Hookup Problem

There are several different Quicksilver controllers, and several different 1985 Mariner engines.
You also need to get the Teleflex cables that have the Mercury/Mariner ends on them instead of the basic cable.
There is one end that is adjustable, there is a reason for that.
An OEM service manual for your particular engine would tell you how to adjust all the cables.

 

[grady94]

Re: 1985 Mariner Controller Hookup Problem

Thanks,
Where I ordered the cables they listed these for use with this year and type. I could check the model number of the controller but I don't have the manual for this particular year and make outboard. For a price I can get one. It may be necessary.

 

[grady94]

Re: 1985 Mariner Controller Hookup Problem

I found the model # of the Quicksilver controller. It looks to be NA1601-03. The Teleflex cables I ordered are for the previous to 1993 Mariner for 40hp and below. I hope these cables have all the necessary hardware on the end that connects to the throttle. They should be here in a couple of days for me to find out. Again the Teleflex cables I have now were from a different controller, the shift works but the throttle does not. To far out of the tolerances to connect without pulling the throttle away from the stop.