Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 4.5L Heat Exchanger Bracket Pad 8M0096073
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Product Description
Mercury MerCruiser 8M0096073 is the pad fitted at the heat-exchanger bracket in specified 4.5L MPI fresh-water cooling systems. It belongs to the heat-exchanger support arrangement and is listed separately from the exchanger pad and the other bracket pad.
Key Features
- OEM number: 8M0096073.
- Heat-exchanger bracket pad, diagram position 18.
- Two used in the referenced assembly.
Compatibility and Fitment
Verified for MerCruiser 4.5L MPI 200 and 250 Alpha/Bravo models with the applicable fresh-water cooling system, including serial range 2A441953 through 2A530777. Confirm the cooling arrangement and pad callout.
Replacement and Installation
Replace a displaced, compressed or damaged pad when servicing the exchanger supports. Inspect the support brackets and refit the correct pads in their original locations before securing the assembly.
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Parts Desk Insight
This cooling diagram uses three different pad numbers. Match position 18 specifically; 8M0095988 and 8M0096078 occupy other positions and should not be assumed interchangeable.
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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