Description

Mercury MerCruiser Trim / Shift Cable Gen II – 24 ft – 8M0082547

Maintain smooth and precise engine control with the Mercury MerCruiser Gen II Trim / Shift Cable 8M0082547. This genuine Mercury OEM Platinum Plus mechanical control cable connects the helm control box to the engine throttle or shift linkage, delivering reliable throttle response and accurate gear engagement.

The 24-foot (7.3 m) cable length is designed for boats with longer rigging runs between the helm and the engine. Mercury’s Platinum Plus construction provides low friction and improved durability, ensuring smooth operation even in harsh marine environments.

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Key Features

• Genuine Mercury Marine OEM Gen II throttle / shift cable

• 24-ft (7.3 m) cable length for extended helm-to-engine routing

• Platinum Plus design for smooth, low-friction control movement

• UV- and abrasion-resistant polypropylene outer jacket

• Stainless-steel cable core for strength and flexibility

• Designed specifically for Mercury Gen II mechanical control systems

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Part Details

OEM Part Number: 8M0082547
Product Type: Mechanical throttle / shift control cable
Cable Length: 24 ft (7.3 m)
Control System: Mercury Gen II mechanical controls

Supersedes

• 897978A24

• 883720A24

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Compatible Mercury & MerCruiser Engines

Designed for engines equipped with Mercury Gen II mechanical remote control systems, including:

Mercury Outboard Engines

• Mercury 25HP – 300HP outboards using Gen II mechanical controls

• Mercury FourStroke outboards

• Mercury Pro XS outboards

• Mercury Verado outboards with mechanical controls

MerCruiser Sterndrive Engines

• MerCruiser 3.0L

• MerCruiser 4.3L V6

• MerCruiser 5.0L V8

• MerCruiser 5.7L V8

• MerCruiser 6.2L V8

• MerCruiser 7.4L V8

• MerCruiser 8.2L V8

These engines must be equipped with Mercury Gen II mechanical control boxes, typically used with 4000-series control systems and newer installations (2003 and later).

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Function

The throttle and shift cable transfers movement from the helm control to the engine linkage, allowing the operator to control engine speed and gear engagement.

Replacing worn cables helps:

• Restore smooth throttle and shift operation

• Reduce stiffness or delayed control response

• Improve maneuverability when docking

• Prevent control failure caused by cable wear

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Important Compatibility Note

This cable is designed only for Mercury Gen II mechanical control systems and is not compatible with Gen I or DTS (Digital Throttle & Shift) systems. Always verify control system type and required cable length before ordering.

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Shipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping.