Johnson & Evinrude Outboard Replacement Control Box, Throttle, and Shift Cables

Get reliable shifting and precise throttle response with our full lineup of EMP brand control cables. OBParts stocks industry-standard 33C/3300 push-pull cables for Johnson & Evinrude Outboards (OMC/BRP), which feature low-friction designs that reduce effort, extend service life, and resist corrosion.

How to Choose the Right Cable

• Identify control & engine: Side-mount, binnacle or top-mount, or panel-mount control paired with your outboard/ or sterndrive brand and model.
• Cable family: Most universal controls use 33C/3300.
• Length: Measure current cable end-to-end or follow the control-maker’s routing formula (account for bends and rigging tube). When between sizes, select the next longer length to avoid a tight radius.
• Ends & threads: Verify 10-32 end fittings or brand-specific adapters as required by your control & engine linkages.

Popular Uses:

• Outboards: single or twin engine boats needing smooth throttle & shift response.

• Sterndrive (OMC): replacements during bellows helm service.

Installation Tips

• Maintain large, sweep-style bends; avoid kinks and tight turns.
• Lube pivots & linkages (not the cable core).
• Replace throttle and shift cables as a pair on older rigs for the best performance.
• After install, verify neutral, detents, and WOT at the engine and adjust barrel nuts as needed.

OBParts makes selection easy with stocked lengths from 6 ft to 30 ft, fast shipping, and expert support. If you need help converting from brand-specific ends, contact us, and we’ll match the correct cable the first time.