1987 Mercury 45hp classic 50 control cable anchor

[pgebhard0212]

I just got a running classic 50 but found out it doesn't have the control cable anchor that holds the barrels of the throttle and shift cables. I'm looking for some help at finding the part or part number to buy or maybe a way to make one.

 

[Chris1956]

Here is a diagram of the area. There were a lot of 50HP models in 1987, so I had to pick one, but the cable clamp stuff is pretty common.

SHIFT LINKAGE AND EXHAUST PLATE - 1987 Outboard 50 [ELO] 1050717 | Crowley Marine

View parts diagrams and shop online for SHIFT LINKAGE AND EXHAUST PLATE parts, 1987 Outboard 50 [ELO] 1050717. Offering discount prices on OEM parts for over 50 years. FAST $4.95 shipping available.

www.crowleymarine.com

Most stuff is d/c, but should be avail at flea-bay or at a slavage yard.

 

[racerone]

Folks struggle with that simple latch.----They end up breaking it.-----I would use hose clamp / tie wraps to hold cables in place .----Then look for the proper part at my leisure.