2x Multiflex EC-005 C5 Control Cables 14ft Mercury MerCruiser Gen I
mms278-14
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Multiflex EC-005 C5 Control Cable Pair
14 ft (4.27 m) | Mercury / Mariner / MerCruiser Gen I
A matched pair of standard Multiflex EC-005 mechanical remote-control cables. One cable is normally used for throttle and the other for gear/shift in a compatible Mercury-family 600A / Generation I control installation.
Key Features
- Two genuine branded Multiflex EC-005 standard cables
- For compatible Mercury/Mariner/MerCruiser 600A Gen I controls
- Suitable for throttle and shift functions
- 97 mm cable travel
- Lubricated stainless-steel solid-wire inner
- UV, petrol, oil and marine-fluid-resistant black jacket
Technical Specs
| Manufacturer | Multiflex |
| Model | EC-005-14 standard control cable |
| Quantity | 2 identical cables |
| Nominal length | 14 ft (4.27 m) each |
| Travel | 97 mm |
| Conduit diameter | 7.0 mm |
| Inner wire | 1.9 mm stainless-steel solid wire |
| Minimum bend radius | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Application | Mechanical throttle / shift |
| 4Boats SKU | mms278-14 |
Confirmed Compatibility
| Confirmed cable family | Multiflex EC-005; Mercury/Mariner/MerCruiser Generation I mechanical control cable; 600A / CC179 / C5-type. |
| Confirmed applications | Mercury and Mariner outboards using the older Gen I C5/CC179 cable-end pattern, principally applications over 50 HP in the Multiflex cross-reference; also MerCruiser Gen I controls. |
| Function and travel | Throttle or shift; 97 mm travel; 7.0 mm conduit; 1.9 mm stainless solid-wire inner. |
| Confirmed length | 14 ft. Replace like-for-like using the length stamped on the removed cable or measure the complete routed path. |
| Buyer check | Match the engine-end and control-box-end fittings to EC-005 / C5 / CC179 before ordering; model year or horsepower alone is insufficient if the control box has been replaced. |
| Not compatible | Mercury/MerCruiser Generation II C36/CC189 systems, Mariner up to 40 HP EC-016/C16 systems, or universal 3300/33C ends. |
Part Number Cross Reference
| Multiflex standard | EC-005-14 |
| SeaStar / Morse / Teleflex type | CC17914 |
| Ultraflex type | C5-14 / C5X14 |
| Connection family | 600A / C5 / Mercury Gen I |
| Premium low-friction families | EEC-005 / CCX179 / MACH5 — different product range; verify substitution |
| 4Boats SKU | mms278-14 |
Cross-references identify the cable family and nominal length. They do not override a mismatch in the actual end fittings, travel or control box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the pair include throttle and gear cables?
Two identical cables are supplied, normally installed as one throttle cable and one shift cable.
Will these fit every Mercury or Mariner outboard?
No. Both ends must match the EC-005/C5/CC179 600A Gen I pattern and the required length.
Do they fit MerCruiser Gen II controls?
No. Gen II normally uses the EC-036/C36/CC189 family.
Are these the premium EDGE/MACH5 cables?
No. These are standard EC-005 cables with an 8 in minimum bend radius.
How should the length be checked?
Read the code on the old cable whenever possible. For a new route, measure the complete routed path with gentle bends and the required service loop, then follow the control maker’s sizing instructions.
After installation, with the engine stopped, verify full throttle/idle and forward-neutral-reverse engagement without binding. Confirm neutral-start and shift-interlock functions before operating the vessel.
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