{"product_id":"mercury-platinum-plus-throttle-shift-cable-gen-i-sae-5-ft-8m0085942","title":"Mercury – Gen I Throttle and Shift | 5 Ft | Mechanical Control Cable - 8M0085942","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury – Gen I Throttle and Shift | 5 Ft | Mechanical Control Cable | 8M0085942\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury Gen I throttle and shift cable is designed for Mercury mechanical control systems that require a short, direct routing path. It is commonly installed on compact tiller or side-mount control setups where space is limited and clean cable routing is critical. The 5-foot length keeps the system tight and responsive without excess slack, helping restore smooth, predictable control at the helm when replacing worn or aging cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the correct cable length helps maintain proper throttle response and clean shifting while reducing internal wear. A properly sized Gen I cable keeps the control system feeling direct, reliable, and well-supported over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGen I Mechanical Cable Design – Provides reliable throttle and shift movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-Foot Cable Length – Ideal for tight helm layouts and short routing paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-Friction Inner Core – Helps keep control effort smooth and even\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury OEM Construction – Maintains proper cable travel and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThrottle \u0026amp; Shift Cable – Supports combined throttle and gear selection through one cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury outboards with Gen I mechanical control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMechanical throttle and shift control applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact tiller, side-mount, and short-run helm layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned only for Gen I mechanical control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlways confirm required cable length before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProper routing and adjustment are required for full throttle and shift travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) What control systems does this cable work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis cable is designed specifically for Mercury Gen I mechanical throttle and shift control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Is this cable used for both throttle and shift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. This is a combined throttle and shift control cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) When should I choose a 5-foot cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA 5-foot cable is ideal for compact helms, tiller setups, or installations where the control box is very close to the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4) What happens if the cable length is incorrect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn incorrect cable length can cause binding, poor routing, or excess resistance, which may affect throttle and shift performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5) Can this cable be used with Gen II control systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Gen II control systems use different cable specifications and are not compatible with Gen I cables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935332978979,"sku":"8M0085942","price":34.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/8m0085942.png?v=1698792984","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-platinum-plus-throttle-shift-cable-gen-i-sae-5-ft-8m0085942","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}