{"product_id":"merc-1029","title":"Mercury Engine Nut - 896963","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver M12 Hex Nut 11-896963\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eThe Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"136\"\u003e11-896963\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine Mercury Marine OEM \u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eM12 metric hex nut\u003c\/strong\u003e used as diagram-specific hardware across a wide range of Mercury outboard assemblies. The manufacturer part number is \u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e896963\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the part is listed as \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eNUT (M12)\u003c\/strong\u003e with Mercury Marine as the manufacturer. This is a small but fitment-critical fastener used where the Mercury parts diagram specifically calls for this nut, especially in high-vibration outboard mounting, bracket, and midsection hardware locations. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine factory OEM hardware component, not aftermarket. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eMercury\/MerCruiser part number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e11-896963\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eManufacturer part number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e896963\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eOfficial part label: \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eNUT (M12)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eMetric \u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eM12\u003c\/strong\u003e thread size for Mercury outboard and MerCruiser hardware applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eListed shipping dimensions: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e0.75 in. L x 0.75 in. W x 0.50 in. H\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eListed weight: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e0.01 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eGTIN: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e745061691926\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eApplication Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eThis M12 nut is used across multiple Mercury outboard model families where the exact parts diagram calls for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e11-896963 \/ 896963\u003c\/strong\u003e. Listed where-used applications include select \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e50 EFI and 60 EFI 4-cylinder FourStroke models\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e75\/90 DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder models\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e75\/80\/90 EFI FourStroke models\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e80 Jet 1.5L models\u003c\/strong\u003e, and multiple \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e3.0L \/ 3.2L DFI and EFI outboard applications\u003c\/strong\u003e including 200, 225, 250, 250XS, 300XS, Pro XS, Sport XS, SeaPro, and Marathon variants by serial range. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eUse this nut only where the Mercury parts diagram, engine serial number, and assembly location call for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e11-896963\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eConfirm fitment by Mercury engine serial number and diagram location before ordering. Mercury uses similar-looking M12 and M14 hardware across different steering, swivel bracket, driveshaft housing, mount, and midsection assemblies, so matching the thread size alone is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eReplace this nut if the original fastener is missing, rounded, corroded, cross-threaded, stretched, or removed during service of the related mount, bracket, steering arm, driveshaft housing, or midsection assembly. Hardware in high-vibration outboard areas should not be reused if the threads, flats, locking surface, or seating face are damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003eInstall only in the exact Mercury diagram location that calls for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e11-896963 \/ 896963\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspect the mating bolt or stud threads before installation, and replace any worn washers, bolts, bushings, mounts, or bracket hardware shown in the same diagram if they are damaged. Follow the Mercury service manual for the correct torque procedure and any required locking method for the specific assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003e11-896963\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mercury\/MerCruiser formatted part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003e896963\u003c\/strong\u003e — Manufacturer part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e90099\u003c\/strong\u003e — legacy reference to verify by serial number and diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3355\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003e859129\u003c\/strong\u003e — legacy reference to verify by serial number and diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3367\"\u003e40064\u003c\/strong\u003e — legacy reference to verify by serial number and diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003eThis is a small hardware item, but it should still be matched by part number rather than by appearance. 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