SAABologist

Thanks all, learning a lot. I didn't realize they are not that expensive. "new control box on Amazon or Ebay for about $200." Probably...

Generally, you want to stick with the same brand controller as engine. Sometimes they will work with newer engines, sometimes not...

Depends on the control manufacturer. The issues mainly are push or pull to fwd gear and push or pull to advance throttle? Engine...

They are not compatible between brands same with some gauges as well. I don't think anybody makes "conversions" either you would need...

I don't know much about controls for outboards. I have an old Mariner (yamaha) 40EL from 1987 and am looking for used 4-stroke motors...

After bolting in the new powerhead, using gasket maker, I used the motor for 5 months about 2-3 times/week in saltwater (Sea of Cortez)...

If it has two cylinders, it looks like a Mariner 40c type, 2 cylinders with or without Auto-blend. Auto-blend is not same as oil...

I am adding a tachometer to the 1987 Mariner 40EL (6E9 series). I was reading in some old posts elsewhere that a special factory tacho...

I bought a cheapo regular tach and will hook it up to the Mariner 40 and hope it lasts.

Thinking of trying one of these. Will it still work if you splice in additional wire so I can run it up to the console? Thanks.

I am still tightening up screws all over my old Mirrocraft after spending a fantastic year in Baja. Some I will need to use next larger...