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I currently have a control similar to

http://www.westmarine.com/mechanical-...ol--389157

I would like to install a mercury-type control, so no shifting is necessary. Has anyone done this and how difficult is the job?

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If you have a Teleflex twin handle remote (in your link), you could use the single handle MT-3 version as shown here:
http://www.westmarine.com/teleflex--m...84_001_505

This is a push for forward, pull down for reverse. No shifting gears.
You may not need any adapters.

Shop around. West prices are very high.

This site is $30 cheaper:
http://www.boatersland.com/telch5310p...5310p.html

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Thanks, Phil.

I may have misstated my case. I have a Johnson 70. Are we still talking about the same controls?

Reason I ask is that I note the mention of a clutch on the West Marine page.

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It always helps to also give us the full 4 digit year of everything as mentioned in the guidelines on the front page.

What year is this Johnson 70 ?

You can use almost any of the OMC/BRP controls show here.
Some may require wiring adapters.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=56

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Teleflex and other companies make "universal" controls. As Joe states, you just need the correct adapter for the shift/throttle cables to connect to the throttle.

Your existing shift/throttle cables already have the adapters for the engine end.

While the BPR throttle/shift controls are great, some members like the "classic" look/feel of the Teleflex/Morse control. Many dealers installed them back in the day when the engines were not factory installed.

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I had a Teleflex control that came with a boat I took the E-tec motor off of. The adapting to the cables was awkward. I had to grind a very thin pin off that held the end of the throttle cable (it had a locking compression washer holding the end of the pin). I ended up purchasing the matching OMC control. Simple install and easy access if I have to replace the cables.
Garris

For Cestes, or anyone else interested. I would sell the old Teleflex binnacle control with an OMC harness for $100 plus shipping.