ARCO 57-5381 Outboard Starter Motor – Mercury / Mariner 200–225 HP V6 DFI
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ARCO 57-5381 Outboard Starter Motor
Keep your high-output Mercury or Mariner DFI outboard starting strong with this direct-fit replacement starter from ARCO Marine. The 57-5381 is engineered specifically for Mercury’s 2.5L and 3.0L V6 Direct Fuel Injection outboards — delivering OEM-matched cranking performance with no modifications required.
Compatible Applications
- Mercury 2.5L DFI V6 outboards
- Mercury 200 HP V6 DFI outboards
- Mercury 225 HP V6 DFI outboards
- Mercury 3.0L V6 outboards
- Mariner equivalents of the above models
Replaces OEM Part Numbers
- Mercury 50-833153
- Mercury 50-833153-1
- Mercury 50-833153-2
- Mercury 50-833153-3
- Mercury 50-833153-4
- Mercury 50-833153-5
- Mercury 50-898265008
- Sierra 18-6283
Drive Gear: 9-tooth
Parts Desk Insights
This starter is purpose-built for Mercury’s DFI V6 engine family — the right call when your 200 or 225 HP outboard cranks slowly, fails to engage, or won’t start at all. Confirm your engine is a DFI (Direct Fuel Injection) V6 model and cross-reference your OEM part number before ordering, as Mercury used different starters across similar HP ratings and model years. For the broader 150–225 HP Mercury/Mariner range, the ARCO 5381X Starter may be the correct fit. For lower-horsepower Mercury applications, see the ARCO 57-5377 Starter (Mercury 75–115 HP) or the ARCO 57-5380 Starter (Mercury 75–115 HP 2-Stroke). Before replacing the starter, confirm the solenoid is functioning — the ARCO Mercury Starter Solenoid (57-SW275) is a compatible pairing for this engine family.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
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If you are not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 30 days of delivery. All returns must receive pre-approval prior to being sent back. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
To qualify for a return:
Item must be in new, unused condition
Product must be in its original packaging
All parts, components, hardware, manuals, and accessories must be included
Packaging must be undamaged and suitable for resale
Important:
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