Multiflex K10 Stainless Steel Cable End Pivot Pin For 33C Control Cables

The Multiflex K10 / LM-K-10 Stainless Steel Control Cable Pivot connects the threaded moving end of a compatible EC-033 or EC-133 universal control cable to a throttle, gear-shift or other mechanical operating lever. Its 10-32 UNF female thread screws onto the cable rod, while the removable pivot pin passes through the control lever to create an articulated 90° connection.

This allows the cable end to follow the operating lever’s arc without forcing the cable rod into a fixed or misaligned position.

Product Identification

• Brand: Multiflex
• Model / item code: K10
• Extended part reference: LM-K-10
• Product category: Engine control cable end fitting
• Alternative descriptions: Cable-end pivot, swivel end or pivot-and-pin assembly
• Material: Stainless steel
• Thread: 10-32 UNF female
• Alternative thread description: 3/16in UNF
• Officially listed cable families: EC-033 and EC-133
• Cable format: Universal 3300 / 33C
• Cable capacity: One control cable
• Connection arrangement: Female-threaded pivot body with removable lever pin
• Primary function: Connects a moving cable rod to a mechanical lever
• Typical applications: Shift, throttle and compatible push-pull control systems
• Operating geometry: 90° cable-to-lever pivot connection
• Stainless-steel grade: Not stated
• Maximum operating load: Not stated

What Is the Multiflex K10 Used For?

The K10 forms the articulated connection between the moving threaded rod of a mechanical control cable and the lever that the cable operates.

It can be used in a correctly specified:

• Gear-shift control installation
• Throttle-control installation
• Inboard engine control system
• Outboard engine control system
• Sterndrive control system
• Gearbox selector installation
• Choke or engine-stop control using a compatible cable
• Industrial push-pull control system
• Replacement EC-033 cable installation
• Replacement EC-133 cable installation

When the remote control is operated, the cable rod pushes or pulls the K10. The pivot transfers this movement to the connected lever while allowing the fitting to rotate as the lever moves through an arc.

What Is Included?

This listing is for:

• One Multiflex K10 / LM-K-10 stainless-steel cable-end pivot assembly

Not included unless expressly stated:

• EC-033 control cable
• EC-133 control cable
• Remote control lever or control box
• Engine throttle lever
• Gearbox selector lever
• Cable outer-casing clamp
• Structural support bracket
• Cable locknut
• Clevis
• Ball joint
• A second cable pivot
• Other engine-specific linkage components

Which Control Cables Are Compatible?

Multiflex officially lists the K10 for:

• Multiflex EC-033
• Multiflex EC-133

Both cable families use 10-32 UNF threaded moving ends and are intended for compatible shift and throttle applications.

Is the K10 Suitable for 33C / 3300 Control Cables?

Yes. The Multiflex EC-033 and EC-133 are universal 3300-type control cables, commonly described as 33C cables.

Another manufacturer’s cable may be suitable where all of the following match:

• 10-32 UNF male cable-end thread
• Pivot-pin diameter
• Control-lever hole diameter
• Control-lever thickness
• Required articulation
• Operating load
• Cable travel
• Installation geometry

A matching cable-end thread alone does not guarantee complete compatibility.

How Does the K10 Pivot Work?

1. Screw the K10 body onto the control cable’s 10-32 UNF threaded rod.
2. Pass the removable pivot pin through the corresponding hole in the operating lever.
3. Secure the pin using the correct retaining component.
4. Adjust the cable to the required neutral, idle or rest position.
5. Check that the pivot rotates freely as the lever moves.

What Does 90° Application Mean?

The K10 is intended for an installation where the control cable rod approaches the operating lever at approximately 90° to the pivot-pin axis.

This does not mean that the control cable should be routed through a sharp 90° bend. The cable route must still comply with the cable manufacturer’s minimum bend-radius requirement.

What Thread Does the K10 Use?

• Thread: 10-32 UNF female
• Alternative description: 3/16in UNF

The female thread screws onto the male threaded rod of a compatible control cable. No installation torque or minimum thread-engagement figure is published in the available K10 product data.

Does the K10 Secure the Cable Outer Casing?

No. The K10 connects the moving cable rod to the operating lever.

The stationary cable casing must be secured separately using a compatible cable clamp, control-box retaining arrangement or support bracket.

Is the K10 the Multiflex Equivalent of the Ultraflex L12?

The K10 is the closest Multiflex functional counterpart to the Ultraflex L12.

Ultraflex L12

• Brass construction
• Maximum lever thickness of 6mm
• Supplied with a split pin and two washers
• Listed for C2, C8 and MACHZero
• Part number 30334F

Multiflex K10

• Stainless-steel construction
• Officially listed for EC-033 and EC-133
• Supplier-published dimensional drawing
• Part reference LM-K-10

The products perform the same general function but should not be treated as guaranteed dimensional replacements.

How Does the K10 Differ From the Multiflex K3?

Multiflex K10

• Attaches to the moving cable rod
• Uses a 10-32 UNF female thread
• Connects the cable to an operating lever
• Provides an articulated pivot connection
• Moves with the cable and lever

Multiflex K3

• Secures the stationary cable outer or clamp hub
• Attaches the cable casing to a support bracket
• Does not connect the moving rod to the lever
• Remains stationary during cable operation

A complete custom control installation may require both a K3 cable clamp and a K10 cable-end pivot.

What Are the K10 Dimensions?

• Dimension A – nominal pivot-pin diameter: 5.85mm
• Dimension B – nominal pivot-body diameter: 11.85mm
• Dimension C – body-length dimension: 12.20mm
• Dimension D – retaining-hole position: 5.10mm
• Dimension E – overall pivot length: 19.75mm

Check the physical product where exact lever clearance or pin engagement is critical.

What Lever Hole Is Required?

The K10 has a nominal pivot-pin diameter of 5.85mm. The lever hole must accept the pin without binding or excessive clearance and must provide sufficient material around the hole for the operating load.

Do not assume a nominal 6mm or 1/4in lever hole without checking the physical pivot.

What Lever Thickness Is Compatible?

The available K10 product data do not publish a specific maximum lever thickness.

The lever must allow the pivot pin to pass fully through while leaving sufficient clearance for the retaining component to engage correctly.

Does the K10 Hold One or Two Control Cables?

The K10 connects one control cable to one operating lever. Separate shift and throttle cables may require one pivot for each operating mechanism.

Is the Control Lever Included?

No. The K10 is the cable-end pivot fitting only. The control cable, operating lever and cable-support components are supplied separately.

Is the K10 Stainless Steel?

Yes. Multiflex describes the K10 as a stainless-steel pivot for universal control cables.

The stainless-steel grade, surface treatment and formal corrosion-test specification are not published.

Is a Maximum Load Published?

No maximum working load or proof load is stated. Select the K10 according to the load requirements of the complete cable and operating-lever system rather than by cable-end thread alone.

Construction and Design

• Multiflex stainless-steel cable-end pivot
• Model K10
• Extended reference LM-K-10
• Also described as a swivel end
• Designed for one universal control cable
• Officially listed for EC-033 and EC-133
• 10-32 UNF female cable thread
• Cylindrical female-threaded pivot body
• Removable transverse pivot pin
• 90° cable-to-lever connection
• Suitable for compatible shift or throttle applications
• Nominal pin diameter of 5.85mm
• Nominal body diameter of 11.85mm
• Supplier-published overall length of 19.75mm
• No electrical components
• No cable casing clamp included
• No control cable or operating lever included
• Maximum operating load not stated

Installation and Safety

• Confirm that the product is the K10 / LM-K-10 pivot
• Confirm that the cable has a 10-32 UNF male threaded end
• Verify compatibility with EC-033 or EC-133
• Inspect the cable rod thread for damage or corrosion
• Confirm that the lever hole suits the 5.85mm nominal pivot pin
• Confirm that the lever thickness allows the retainer to engage
• Check that the lever is suitable for the operating load
• Screw the pivot body onto the cable rod without cross-threading
• Maintain adequate thread engagement
• Insert the pivot pin fully through the operating lever
• Secure the pivot pin correctly
• Ensure the pivot rotates freely
• Align the cable to avoid side loading
• Secure the cable outer casing separately
• Maintain the cable manufacturer’s minimum bend radius
• Operate the linkage through its complete range
• Confirm correct gear positions where used for shifting
• Confirm that the throttle returns fully to idle
• Check that the cable rod does not bottom out or overtravel
• Inspect the pivot, pin and retainer regularly
• Replace worn, bent, cracked or excessively corroded components
• Do not operate the control system if the pivot binds

Engine shift and throttle controls are safety-critical systems. Installation should be completed according to the current Multiflex, engine, gearbox and remote-control instructions by a competent marine technician.

Key Features

• Multiflex K10 stainless-steel control cable pivot
• Extended part reference LM-K-10
• Officially listed for Multiflex EC-033
• Officially listed for Multiflex EC-133
• Compatible with 10-32 UNF cable rod ends
• Commonly described as a 33C cable pivot
• Connects the moving cable rod to a mechanical lever
• Suitable for compatible throttle applications
• Suitable for compatible gear-shift applications
• 90° pivoting connection
• Female-threaded stainless-steel body
• Removable pivot pin
• Allows the cable end to follow the operating-lever arc
• Nominal pivot-pin diameter of 5.85mm
• Nominal body diameter of 11.85mm
• Supplier-published overall length of 19.75mm
• Connects one cable to one lever
• Does not secure the stationary cable casing
• Multiflex K3 cable clamp may be required separately
• Control cable and operating lever supplied separately
• Stainless-steel grade not published
• Maximum operating load not published