Ultraflex MACH14 Johnson Evinrude OMC Style Engine Control Cable

The Ultraflex MACH14 is a patented high-efficiency current OMC / BRP-style control cable, designed as the premium counterpart to the C14. It combines a 75mm / 3in stroke with stainless-steel cable-end fittings, a flexible conduit and a blue jacket resistant to abrasion, UV and chemicals. It is intended for smooth throttle or shift operation in compatible Johnson, Evinrude, OMC and BRP installations. Choose from the listed 10ft to 20ft variants. The 17ft, 18ft and 20ft options are non-stocked special-order sizes with an average stated lead time of approximately five weeks.

Product Identification

• Brand: Ultraflex
• Product range: MACH high-performance control cables
• Product category: High-efficiency OMC / BRP-style marine engine control cable
• Model: MACH14
• Current Shopify title: Ultraflex MACH14 OMC Style Control Cable
• Store SKU format: AF-4-CM14-XX
• Cable style: Current OMC / BRP style, like Ultraflex C14
• Stroke: 75mm / 3in
• Available listing lengths: 10ft to 20ft; see exact options below
• Primary application: Compatible Johnson, Evinrude, OMC and BRP throttle or shift systems using the current cable style
• Official Multiflex cross-reference: EEC-014
• Multiflex SKU format: EEC-014-XX
• Jacket colour: Blue
• End fittings: Stainless steel
• Engine family: Current OMC / BRP style like C14
• Design: Patented high-performance MACH cable

What Is This Control Cable Used For?

The MACH14 transfers throttle or shift movement between a compatible control and a current OMC / BRP-style engine linkage.

• Compatible Johnson and Evinrude mechanical-control installations
• Compatible OMC and BRP applications using the current C14-style cable ends
• Long or complex cable routes
• Installations where reduced lost motion and flexible routing are required
• Replacement of an existing MACH14 cable with matching length and terminals

The MACH14 is not a universal cable. The exact engine year, control box and connection hardware must match the current OMC / BRP cable format.

What Is Included?

The selected Ultraflex MACH14 cable is supplied with:

• One Ultraflex MACH14 mechanical engine control cable in the selected length
• Integral cable terminals and end fittings supplied as part of the cable assembly

Not included:

• Mechanical engine control box
• A second cable where separate throttle and shift cables are required
• Control-box connection kit unless expressly stated as part of a separate package
• Engine-side clevises, pivots, clamps or adaptors not integral to the selected cable
• Installation labour and boat-specific mounting hardware

Which Engines and Controls Are Compatible?

Ultraflex describes MACH14 as the current OMC / BRP style like C14. Before ordering, confirm:

• The engine uses the current Johnson / Evinrude / OMC / BRP cable-end arrangement
• The control box accepts MACH14 directly or has the correct Ultraflex connection kit
• The selected length reaches the engine or gearbox connection along the complete installed route
• The control-box end and engine end match the required terminal geometry
• The required cable stroke matches the control and engine linkage
• Any control-box or engine-side connection kit is identified before installation
• The cable can be routed without kinks, crushing, heat exposure or interference with moving components

Do not use MACH14 for an earlier OMC cable arrangement solely because the engine brand matches.

How Is MACH14 Different from C14?

Both cables use a 75mm stroke and the current OMC / BRP-style terminals.

• MACH14: Patented high-efficiency core
• MACH14: Flexible conduit designed for complex routes
• MACH14: Blue high-resistance jacket and stainless-steel cable-end fittings
• C14: Standard Ultraflex OMC / BRP-style cable
• Both: One cable operates one throttle or shift function

MACH14 is the premium cable choice where its construction is beneficial. It does not remove the need to verify the terminals, connection kits and length.

What Is the Multiflex Equivalent?

Multiflex's official control-cable cross-reference lists the Multiflex EEC-014 as the corresponding cable family for the Ultraflex MACH14. The Multiflex SKU format is EEC-014-XX, where XX identifies the cable length in feet.

• Multiflex model: EEC-014
• Multiflex cable range: EDGE Series BRP / Evinrude / OMC control cable
• Multiflex published travel: 80mm
• Multiflex stated minimum bend radius: 4in / approximately 102mm

This is a manufacturer-published family cross-reference rather than a statement that the two cables are dimensionally identical in every respect. The Ultraflex MACH14 listing states a stroke of 75mm / 3in, while Multiflex publishes 80mm travel for the EEC-014. Before substitution, confirm the cable-end geometry, thread, available travel, installed length, bend radius, control-box connection and engine-side connection. Multiflex also advises users to confirm interchangeability before installation.

How Do I Select the Correct Cable Length?

Use the installed cable route and the exact cable-end positions when selecting the length.

• Replacement cable: Check the model and length printed on the existing cable. Where the marking cannot be read, measure the cable from tip to tip and round up to the next whole foot.
• New inboard or sterndrive installation: Measure the unobstructed routed distance A + B from the control to the throttle or shift connection, then round up to the next whole foot.
• New outboard installation: Measure A + B, add 3ft / 90cm for engine movement, then round up to the next whole foot.
• Cable route: Follow the actual installed path rather than a straight-line measurement and allow sufficient space for smooth bends and service access.

An incorrectly short cable can restrict movement or pull against the fittings. Excessive length can create unnecessary bends and increase control effort.

Available Lengths

This Shopify listing contains the following MACH14 variants:

• AF-4-CM14-10: 10ft / 3.05m
• AF-4-CM14-11: 11ft / 3.35m
• AF-4-CM14-12: 12ft / 3.66m
• AF-4-CM14-13: 13ft / 3.96m
• AF-4-CM14-14: 14ft / 4.27m
• AF-4-CM14-15: 15ft / 4.57m
• AF-4-CM14-16: 16ft / 4.88m
• AF-4-CM14-17: 17ft / 5.18m
• AF-4-CM14-18: 18ft / 5.49m
• AF-4-CM14-20: 20ft / 6.10m

Dimensions and Fitment

• Stroke: 75mm / 3in
• Listed length range: 10ft to 20ft
• Jacket colour: Blue
• Cable-end material: Stainless steel
• Cable style: Current OMC / BRP style

Route the cable without tight bends or side-loading the terminals, even though the MACH conduit is designed for increased flexibility.

Construction and Design

• Patented high-performance MACH cable design
• Core designed to maximise efficiency and minimise lost motion
• Flexible conduit for long or complex cable runs
• Blue outer jacket resistant to abrasion, UV and chemicals
• Stainless-steel cable-end fittings
• 75mm / 3in operating stroke
• Current OMC / BRP-style cable terminals

Smooth cable operation depends on correct routing, secure outer-casing supports and a freely moving engine linkage.

Installation and Adjustment

Mechanical throttle and shift controls are safety-critical. Installation should be completed by a competent marine technician.

Before installation:

• Confirm the exact cable model and selected length
• Place the control and engine linkage in neutral or idle as applicable
• Isolate the engine starting circuit
• Inspect the control box, cable brackets, terminals and engine linkage for wear or corrosion
• Confirm the planned route provides smooth bends and clearance from heat, sharp edges and moving parts
• Identify every connection kit, clevis, pivot or clamp required at both ends

During installation:

• Route the cable with the fewest practical bends
• Do not kink, crush, twist, drill, shorten or modify the cable assembly
• Do not clamp the outer casing tightly enough to deform it
• Keep the cable clear of exhaust components, belts, steering linkages and moving machinery
• Secure the cable outer casing at the specified support points
• Adjust throttle and shift travel independently where two cables are fitted
• Use only the connection hardware specified for the control and engine

After installation, operate the control through its complete range with the engine switched off and confirm that:

• The control moves smoothly through its complete range
• Neutral and idle positions are correctly aligned
• Forward and reverse engage positively without forcing the linkage against its stops
• Full throttle can be selected without over-travelling the engine linkage
• The cable does not bind, pull tight or contact another component
• All cable terminals, clamps, pins and retainers remain secure
• Outboard engine steering and tilt movement do not stretch or kink the control cables

Do not operate the boat if the control is stiff, neutral cannot be identified positively, a cable is damaged or any terminal or retainer is loose.

Maintenance and Replacement

Inspect the complete control-cable installation regularly and before extended use.

• Check the cable jacket for cuts, abrasion, crushing, swelling or heat damage
• Inspect exposed terminals, pins, clevises and clamps for corrosion or wear
• Check that the cable remains supported without tight or distorted clamps
• Confirm that throttle and shift movement remains smooth and accurately adjusted
• Replace a cable that is kinked, seized, abnormally stiff or mechanically damaged
• Do not attempt to repair a damaged push-pull cable by straightening, splicing or welding it

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MACH14 the same as C14?

It uses the same current OMC / BRP style and 75mm stroke, but MACH14 is the patented high-efficiency version.

Which engines can use MACH14?

Compatible Johnson, Evinrude, OMC and BRP applications using the current C14-style cable ends. Check the exact model and year.

Can it be used with a B47 or B49 control?

Those controls require the Ultraflex K23 kit for C14 and MACH14 cables. The kit is sold separately unless a package states otherwise.

Is the blue jacket only cosmetic?

No. Ultraflex describes it as resistant to abrasion, UV and chemicals.

Does one cable operate both throttle and shift?

No. Each cable operates one function; a two-function installation normally requires two cables.

What is the Multiflex equivalent?

Multiflex lists the EEC-014 as the cross-reference for the Ultraflex MACH14. Use the EEC-014-XX format, where XX is the cable length in feet. Confirm interchangeability for the exact control, engine, cable travel, terminals and route before installation.

Key Features

• Ultraflex MACH14 high-efficiency control cable
• Current OMC / BRP style like C14
• 75mm / 3in stroke
• Patented low-lost-motion core
• Flexible conduit for complex routes
• Blue abrasion-, UV- and chemical-resistant jacket
• Stainless-steel cable-end fittings
• Compatible with specified Johnson, Evinrude, OMC and BRP installations
• Available in the listed 10ft to 20ft variants
• Control box and connection kit supplied separately
• Official Multiflex cross-reference: EEC-014
• Multiflex SKU format: EEC-014-XX
• Cross-reference compatibility must be confirmed before installation