Mercury Zeus 3000 Pod Drive 90-Degree Fitting - 22-8M0038213
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The Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 22-8M0038213 is a genuine Mercury Marine OEM 90-degree fitting used in select Mercury/MerCruiser drive and propulsion system assemblies. This fitting is designed for factory-specified fluid-line routing where a compact angled connection is required to maintain proper hose or line orientation in tight drivetrain spaces.
This fitting is commonly associated with select Mercury Zeus 3000 pod-drive applications where the factory parts diagram calls for 22-8M0038213 / 8M0038213.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury Marine OEM fitting.
- Mercury/MerCruiser formatted part number: 22-8M0038213.
- Manufacturer part number: 8M0038213.
- Description: 90-degree fitting.
- GTIN reference: 745061845428.
- Listed weight: 0.31 lb.
- Listed shipping dimensions: 3.00 in. L x 1.25 in. W x 0.25 in. H.
- Used in select Zeus pod-drive fluid-line or drivetrain routing locations where specified.
- Helps maintain correct line routing without forcing hoses or tubing into a sharp bend.
- Factory part for applications requiring OEM fit, thread engagement, and sealing geometry.
System Compatibility
Common application context includes select Mercury Zeus 3000 pod-drive assemblies where the Mercury parts diagram calls for this fitting, including:
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M962233 through 0M963370
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M963371 through 0M968827
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M968828 through 0M968852
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M968853 through 0M968885
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M968887 through 0M968892
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M968893 through 0M968955
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M968957 through 0M968982
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M968983 through 0M968990
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M968994
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M968995 through 0M968996
- Zeus 3000 serial range 0M969003 and up
Use this fitting only where the Mercury/MerCruiser parts diagram specifically calls for 22-8M0038213.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Confirm fitment by drive serial number, Zeus model, hydraulic/fluid-line diagram, thread size, sealing method, and exact fitting location before ordering. Zeus pod-drive systems use many similar angled and straight fittings, and similar-looking adapters may differ in thread, sealing face, angle, material, pressure rating, or port size.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this fitting if the original fitting is cracked, corroded, cross-threaded, leaking, rounded, damaged during line removal, or no longer seals correctly. It should also be inspected when servicing hydraulic or fluid-line circuits, replacing nearby hoses, correcting line routing, or diagnosing fluid seepage around Zeus drive fittings.
Installation Notes
Depressurize and drain the applicable system as required by the Mercury service manual before removing the fitting. Clean the port and line connection carefully, then inspect the threads, sealing face, O-rings, and mating hose or tube fitting before installation.
Do not force the fitting into misaligned tubing or hose routing. A 90-degree fitting should allow the line to sit naturally without twisting, kinking, or side-loading the connection. Use only the sealant, O-ring, or torque procedure specified for the exact Mercury diagram location.
Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
- 22-8M0038213 — Mercury/MerCruiser formatted part number
- 8M0038213 — Mercury manufacturer part number
- 745061845428 — GTIN reference
Related Service Parts
Depending on the diagram location, related sealing parts may include the O-rings, line fittings, hoses, clamps, or straight/angled adapter fittings shown in the same Zeus assembly diagram. Common nearby Mercury O-ring references may appear in the same fitting group, but related parts should always be verified by exact diagram location before ordering.
Parts Desk Insight
This fitting should be selected by the Zeus drive diagram, not by visual shape alone. Hydraulic and fluid-line fittings can look similar while using different thread forms, sealing faces, or port depths. Confirm the exact serial-number diagram and inspect the mating O-ring or seal before installation to prevent repeat leaks.
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