77 stinger w/omc controls-how to change over cables

[pdaly28]

Good morning!I have a 77 Johnson 75 Sgtinger that came with an OMC controls and 14'of cables.I need to replace the cables with 11'6" or 12' cables.I need some help as to how to split the control box.I also know there is a cable type change in 79.Is this refering to the motor or controller?Thanks in advance

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: 77 stinger w/omc controls-how to change over cables

If you have the box with the black "pleather" armrest on the top and the warm-up lever is under the shift/throttle lever, then you need the '79 & prior cables. These cables do NOT have factory installed ends. You will need to re-use your existing ends, held in place by set-screws.

Remove the three Phillips head screws from the back side and the box should open up, clamshell like. You may have to advance throttle or shift to move the cables to a point where you can access them with your Allen wrench to undo the cable ends. Should be pretty straighforward once you get in there...

 

[pdaly28]

Re: 77 stinger w/omc controls-how to change over cables

Thanks!No pleather,but warm up lever is under the shift lever.Also has OMC #356-7 on the cable housing.If I reuse the ends any tips for removing them?Again thank you!

 

[pdaly28]

Re: 77 stinger w/omc controls-how to change over cables

Thanks everyone!After i got the control box open,Answered all of my questions!Iboat is the best!