Mercury Outboard Control Cables

[ChiScouter]

I have a 40hp 3 cyl fuel injected merc outboard on my pontoon boat. I need to get longer control cables, 14ft long would be ideal. I called up Mercury trying to get part numbers and the guy would not give them to me unless I could tell him if I had Gen 1 or Gen 2 controls. I was standing next to the boat and he would not give me any information on how to determine which Gen I have. I did learn all about their fear of liability. Can anyone tell me how to determine my Gen and also how to find out part numbers for throttle and shifter cables?

 

[jeepyj]

Does this help? "A" seems to be Gen 1

 

[JunkCJ6]

RSWORDS is likely the guy that can answer your questions

 

[ANGELO]

Pictures would help. You can also buy universal cables and just get the ends you need

 

[ChiScouter]

Thanks guys they turned out to be Gen 1. Old were 12ft, I found someone with 15ft cables a half hour away. Should have them hooked up tomorrow. I redid the boat with new transom and fencing but am still scratching my head as to why I need such long cables, but its almost done.