Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 90-Degree Oil Hose Elbow 48246
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Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 48246 is a genuine OEM 90-degree oil hose elbow used in select MerCruiser flywheel housing and oil cooler service applications. The full Mercury part reference is commonly listed as 22-48246. This elbow is used where the oil hose connects to the cylinder block in specific MerCruiser oil cooler layouts, helping maintain the correct hose direction, connection angle, and OEM oil-system routing.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury Marine / Quicksilver OEM elbow.
- Part number 48246 / 22-48246.
- Commonly identified as an oil hose elbow.
- 90-degree elbow design.
- Used in select MerCruiser flywheel housing and oil cooler assemblies.
- Commonly shown as an inlet or outlet hose-to-cylinder-block elbow in applicable diagrams.
- Helps maintain correct oil hose routing and connection angle.
- UPC / GTIN reference: 745061074439.
- Approximate package size reference: 1.75" x 1.50" x 1.00".
- Approximate package weight: 0.31 lb.
Engine Compatibility
The strongest supportable fitment for 48246 is MerCruiser oil cooler / flywheel housing service, not engine fitment by displacement alone.
Commonly associated applications include:
- Select GM 350 V8 MerCruiser packages.
- Select GM 427 / 454 / 502 big-block MerCruiser packages.
- Select 7.4L and 8.2L MIE applications.
- Select 420 / 425 / 450 / 465 / 500 / 502 MAG / 525 / 575 / 600 SC performance applications.
- Select 330 / 350 MIE inboard applications.
- Select TR / TRS, Bravo, and high-performance MerCruiser oil cooler layouts where this elbow is specified.
- Select Race / QC4V applications where this diagram callout is used.
Because this elbow appears across older and high-performance MerCruiser oil-system diagrams, the exact parts diagram should be confirmed before ordering.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Verify fitment by exact engine serial number and the correct Mercury MerCruiser flywheel housing / oil cooler / oil hose parts diagram before ordering. Oil hose elbows can vary by angle, thread, hose routing, and cooler layout, so the correct match is the diagram callout rather than engine size alone.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this elbow when the original is corroded, cracked, leaking, seized, damaged during removal, or no longer provides a secure oil hose connection. It should also be inspected during oil cooler, flywheel housing, or oil hose service if the surrounding fittings or hoses show age or leakage.
Installation Notes
Install 48246 / 22-48246 only after confirming the correct oil cooler diagram location. Inspect the oil hose, clamps, cylinder block connection, cooler fittings, and nearby hardware before reassembly. Use the correct sealing method where specified and avoid overtightening into cast components.
Alternate / Superseded Part Numbers
The active Mercury OEM part number for this listing is:
- 48246
- 22-48246
Parts Desk Insight
The easy mistake with this elbow is treating it like a generic 90-degree fitting. On MerCruiser oil cooler systems, the correct elbow depends on the oil hose routing, cooler layout, and diagram location, so matching the serial-number-based parts diagram is the safest way to avoid leaks or hose alignment issues.
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