{"product_id":"merc-121","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Aluminum Trim Tab Anode 8M0236553","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 8M0236553 is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum trim tab anode\u003c\/strong\u003e for select Mercury and MerCruiser applications. Mercury’s current product page identifies 8M0236553 specifically as an aluminum trim tab anode, built to help protect the drive and engine from galvanic corrosion in both freshwater and saltwater service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury \/ Quicksilver OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e8M0236553\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially described by Mercury as an \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum trim tab anode\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to help protect the drive and engine from \u003cstrong\u003egalvanic corrosion\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater or saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003ecast aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003elarge surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved corrosion-fighting efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt to Mercury Marine OEM specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strongest supportable fitment for 8M0236553 is select \u003cstrong\u003eMercury and MerCruiser engines 35 HP and up\u003c\/strong\u003e. Current Mercury product information states that directly, while current dealer references further narrow common coverage to \u003cstrong\u003emost 35–125 HP Mercury\/Mariner outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eall MerCruiser except Bravo series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify fitment by exact \u003cstrong\u003eengine serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egearcase\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etrim tab \/ anode diagram\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering. This is especially important because trim tab anodes can vary by lower-unit style and propeller clearance even when they look similar. Current dealer references also specifically note checking for \u003cstrong\u003eadequate propeller clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e before operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this anode when it becomes heavily eroded, unevenly consumed, damaged, or no longer provides effective corrosion protection. Anodes are sacrificial by design, so routine inspection and timely replacement are part of normal drive and engine protection service. This service guidance is consistent with Mercury’s stated purpose for the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall 8M0236553 only after confirming the correct Mercury or MerCruiser application and checking propeller clearance. Because this part serves as both a trim tab and a sacrificial anode, it should be matched to the exact lower-unit layout and installed in the correct orientation for the application being serviced. The propeller-clearance caution is specifically supported by current dealer references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent cross-reference sources show \u003cstrong\u003e31640T07 \/ 31640T-07\u003c\/strong\u003e as the earlier superseded Mercury number for \u003cstrong\u003e8M0236553\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn parts like this, the important match is not just “trim tab” but the exact \u003cstrong\u003etrim tab anode\u003c\/strong\u003e style for the lower unit. The easiest mistake is ordering by shape alone without confirming the engine family, lower-unit application, and propeller clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563851251748,"sku":"31640T07","price":41.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/e87bf094e9d312434e60959da7ef4b0dd29c6a9bf160b4abf9361b32b3b7face.webp?v=1776814043","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-121","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}