Mercury Gen 1 vs Gen 2 Control Cables - How to tell them apart.
The end that goes to the motor is the same for both cables. Gen 1 cables have a barrel shaped stopper, gen 2 cables do not. If you have gen 1 cables and youd like to switch to gen 2, you will have to update your controls and cables both to gen 2.
Gen 1 Control Cable
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Gen 2 Control Cable
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30th Jan 2024
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