Mercury - Zeus Pod Drive Aluminum Anode Kit - 879150A65
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The Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Aluminum Anode Kit 879150A65 is an OEM sacrificial anode kit designed for the trim tabs on Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Zeus Pod Drives. These aluminum anodes help protect the Zeus trim tab assemblies from galvanic corrosion in saltwater and brackish water environments.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury/MerCruiser aluminum anode kit
- Part number: 879150A65
- Also referenced as 97-879150A65 and 87915QA65
- Designed for Zeus Pod Drive trim tabs
- Aluminum sacrificial anode material
- Includes 2 anodes
- Includes M8 x 20mm stainless steel mounting hardware
- Approximate anode dimensions: 6-1/4" L x 5-3/4" W x 1/2" thick
- Installs with a 13mm wrench
Drive Compatibility
Designed for Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Zeus Pod Drive trim tab applications. This kit does not fit standard MerCruiser Alpha or Bravo sterndrives.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Verify fitment by Zeus drive serial number and trim tab parts diagram before ordering. Anode shape, hardware, and material can vary by drive system and application.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace the anodes when they are heavily worn, missing, loose, cracked, or reduced significantly from their original size. Anodes should be inspected regularly, especially in saltwater or brackish water.
Installation Notes
Remove the old anodes, clean the mounting surface, and install the new anodes with the supplied M8 x 20mm stainless hardware. Do not paint anodes, and do not mix aluminum, zinc, and magnesium anodes on the same drive system.
Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
Primary Mercury references: 879150A65, 97-879150A65, and 87915QA65. Common aftermarket cross-references include Martyr CM8M0039340KITAT, Tecnoseal KIT-843AL, US Marine Products 00843AL, and BoatZincs ZeusPOD-Kit.
Parts Desk Insight
Zeus Pod Drive anodes are system-specific. The trim tab anodes must match the pod drive hardware and water type, so confirming the Zeus parts diagram before ordering helps avoid the wrong anode material or shape.
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