Mercury MerCruiser Transom Plate Shift Cable Insert 14705
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Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 14705 is a genuine OEM insert used in the transom plate and shift cable assembly on a wide range of MerCruiser sterndrive applications. Current Mercury parts references list it simply as INSERT, and current assembly references place it in the transom plate / shift cable service area rather than a general engine-only application.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury Marine OEM part number 14705.
- Current dealer references show related earlier OEM number 34049.
- Used in the transom plate and shift cable assembly on MerCruiser sterndrives and transom assemblies.
- Current parts-catalog references show this insert as approximately 0.78 in. long in at least one Alpha One Gen II transom plate / shift cable layout.
- Current dealer shipping specs are approximately 0.02 lb, 0.75 in. x 0.75 in. x 0.75 in.
- Current dealer references show GTIN 745061113039.
Engine Compatibility
This is not an engine-specific part. The strongest supportable fitment for 14705 is MerCruiser stern drive and transom assembly service, including current where-used coverage for R/MR/Alpha One, Alpha One Gen II, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Blackhawk, Alpha One SS, and SSM II/III/IV/V applications across the listed serial ranges.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Verify fitment by exact drive model, serial number, and the correct transom plate and shift cable parts diagram before ordering. Because 14705 appears across several MerCruiser drive families, serial-based confirmation is the safest way to match the correct insert and assembly location.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this insert when it is worn, damaged, missing, or when the transom plate / shift cable assembly is already apart for service and the existing insert no longer fits correctly. That guidance is a practical service inference based on its documented role in the transom plate and shift cable assembly.
Installation Notes
Install 14705 only after confirming the correct MerCruiser transom plate and shift cable diagram for the drive being serviced. Current assembly references place it near related hardware such as the anchor, set screw, washer, and retaining nuts in the same service area, so it should be matched to the exact assembly layout during reassembly.
Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
Current sources connect earlier Mercury OEM number 34049 with active part number 14705. The sources reviewed did not show a newer Mercury replacement number for 14705 itself.
Parts Desk Insight
For a small part like this, the important match is the drive family and exact transom plate / shift cable diagram position. Small inserts can look interchangeable, but checking the serial-number-based parts breakdown first is the easiest way to avoid ordering the wrong one.
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Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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