Scott, you are correct – West Bend/Elgin, late 1950s into the early 1960s and for the 30, 35, 40hp models. If I recall correctly the buttons are choke and start. (I think you kill it by simply pulling the throttle all the way back)
Not having the control cables is a bummer if someone wants to use them on the WB/Elgins, I’m not aware of anything like them in the way they hook up and mount on the motor.
Shifter box for the 1958 I have:
Here’s what the cable ends look like, the cable has a small "J" end that fits into a rod on the motor. The screw collar then tightens down over it to the mount nipples on the motor and keeps the "J" from popping out. Since only that small hook makes the connection you need to be sure everything works super easily!
