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hardensheetmetal posted 11-30-2003 06:02 PM ET (US)
I would like to get rid of my crappy plastic Honda single lever throttle/shift binnicle mount control. The unit has trim/tilt built into the handle, but this seems to be the only wiring that ties back into the wiring harness from the motor. I would like to use a single lever Morse control instead. I could use normal two position rocker switch for the trim and tilt and just mount it to the console. My question is/are has anyone attempted this before? What would I need adapt the cables?
Thanks
Dan
Dick posted 11-30-2003 08:32 PM ET (US)
Dan
Either an on/off/on rocker or toggle switch will work for the trim.
Honda, Nissan, Tohatsu, Suzuki and Yamaha all use the 3300 series cables which has been the Morse standard for years, you shouldn't have a problem.
Dick
tlynch posted 12-01-2003 01:48 PM ET (US)
Dan,
I am about to install a Morse MT-3 control for my Suzuki. If you are looking for a good price, check out surplusunlimited.com, they have the best prices by far.
Honda may have a trim switch that will look nice with your existing ignition and kill switch, I plan on using the one from Suzuki:
http://www.suzukimarine.com/accessories/images/2004_miscellaneous.pdf
I think that I will mount the switch immediately above the control. I tend to keep my hand rested on the base of the control and I think it will be easy to slide my hand forward and adjust the trim with my finger tip. Or - I may put the switch to the left of the control, so I can work it with my thumb.
I may mount them both on a piece of teak so they look more unified.
Dick - are you sure that the 3300 cables will work with the MT-3 control and a 2003 Suzuki DF140? I have been unable to find this information on the web.
Todd
Dick posted 12-01-2003 09:49 PM ET (US)
Todd
The Morse, now Teleflex/Morse, MT-3 does use the 3300 series cables. They have 10-32 UNF threads at both ends
As far as I know all outboards except Mercury, Mariner, Johnson, Evinrude and late model Force use the 3300 series cables.
Dick
hardensheetmetal posted 12-02-2003 06:31 PM ET (US)
Dick and Todd,
Thanks for the advice and thianks for the lead Todd, they are cheaper than anywhere else I have seen. I am planning on ordering one and I will let you know how it goes.
Dan

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Author	Topic: Honda to Morse control swap
hardensheetmetal	posted 11-30-2003 06:02 PM ET (US) I would like to get rid of my crappy plastic Honda single lever throttle/shift binnicle mount control. The unit has trim/tilt built into the handle, but this seems to be the only wiring that ties back into the wiring harness from the motor. I would like to use a single lever Morse control instead. I could use normal two position rocker switch for the trim and tilt and just mount it to the console. My question is/are has anyone attempted this before? What would I need adapt the cables? Thanks Dan
Dick	posted 11-30-2003 08:32 PM ET (US) Dan Either an on/off/on rocker or toggle switch will work for the trim. Honda, Nissan, Tohatsu, Suzuki and Yamaha all use the 3300 series cables which has been the Morse standard for years, you shouldn't have a problem. Dick
tlynch	posted 12-01-2003 01:48 PM ET (US) Dan, I am about to install a Morse MT-3 control for my Suzuki. If you are looking for a good price, check out surplusunlimited.com, they have the best prices by far. Honda may have a trim switch that will look nice with your existing ignition and kill switch, I plan on using the one from Suzuki: http://www.suzukimarine.com/accessories/images/2004_miscellaneous.pdf I think that I will mount the switch immediately above the control. I tend to keep my hand rested on the base of the control and I think it will be easy to slide my hand forward and adjust the trim with my finger tip. Or - I may put the switch to the left of the control, so I can work it with my thumb. I may mount them both on a piece of teak so they look more unified. Dick - are you sure that the 3300 cables will work with the MT-3 control and a 2003 Suzuki DF140? I have been unable to find this information on the web. Todd
Dick	posted 12-01-2003 09:49 PM ET (US) Todd The Morse, now Teleflex/Morse, MT-3 does use the 3300 series cables. They have 10-32 UNF threads at both ends As far as I know all outboards except Mercury, Mariner, Johnson, Evinrude and late model Force use the 3300 series cables. Dick
hardensheetmetal	posted 12-02-2003 06:31 PM ET (US) Dick and Todd, Thanks for the advice and thianks for the lead Todd, they are cheaper than anywhere else I have seen. I am planning on ordering one and I will let you know how it goes. Dan