Reply To: Remote control cable hook-up for pre-1979 outboards

[Shell Kottkamp]

Thanks for the replies, I had no idea there was a difference in sizing, it took a lot of forcing to get these brand new cables to fit.  Being a dual outboard set-up that was 4 control cables,  I thought I was going to break the new plastic cable housing several times.  Also I try out different outboards on this boat and often remove the outboards when traveling long distance to reduce stress on the vintage boat transom, dual outboards are dual weight!  Always pulling cables off for these reasons.  I stumbled on this difference in sizing when I grabbed a baggie with assorted cable brackets in it saved from old OMC outboards and spread them out on the kitchen table and lo and beyond you could easily note the difference in the OMC cable brackets.   I like marineengine.com, pricy for a starboard/port set but I would like to see if they have the wider gap bracket.  To me, if it makes your hobby more enjoyable it’s worth it.  Thanks again for your comments.