Mercury Quicksilver OEM Cowl Latch Lever Bushing 76470 | 6–15 HP & XR10 Outboard Lower Cowl Latch
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Mercury Quicksilver OEM Cowl Latch Lever Bushing — Part 76470
- Part Number: 76470
- Full Catalog Number: 23-76470
- Brand: Mercury Marine / Quicksilver (Genuine OEM)
- Official Product Type: Cowling & Latch Parts — Cowl Latch Lever Bushing
- System: Cowling — lower-cowl latch lever pivot assembly
- Diagram Position: Bushing at the cowl latch lever pivot in the lower-cowl latch mechanism
- Used With: Cowl latch lever 44461A1
- Qty Required: 1 per applicable latch assembly
- No supersession confirmed — 76470 remains an active Mercury OEM reference in current parts catalogs
- Weight: approx. 0.01 kg
What It Does
The 76470 is the genuine OEM bushing used at the pivot point of the cowl latch lever on select Mercury and Mariner small outboards. It supports the pivot of cowl latch lever 44461A1 inside the lower-cowl latch mechanism, working with the wave washer, spacer, and retaining screw to keep the lever correctly positioned and moving smoothly. Mercury cowling diagrams identify 76470 specifically at the cowl latch lever bushing location. Wear in this small bushing allows the latch lever to develop side-to-side play and sit incorrectly even when the lever itself is still serviceable.
Compatible Applications
Confirm fitment by outboard serial number and the specific Mercury Cowls diagram before ordering. The same engine families were produced with different cowling and latch arrangements across production ranges.
- Mercury 6 HP — selected cowling configurations
- Mercury 8 HP — selected cowling configurations (including later two-stroke arrangements)
- Mercury 9.9 HP — selected cowling configurations (including later two-stroke arrangements)
- Mercury 15 HP — selected cowling configurations (including later two-stroke arrangements)
- Mercury 10 SeaPro
- Mercury XR10
- Mariner 6 HP — selected cowling configurations
- Mariner 9.9 HP — selected cowling configurations
- Mariner 15 HP — selected cowling configurations
- Mariner 10 Magnum
- Mariner 10 Marathon
Not sure it fits? Send us your Mercury or Mariner outboard serial number before ordering.
Related Products
- Mercury Mariner Cowl Latch Lever 44461A1 — the latch lever this bushing supports at the pivot
Latch Assembly Context
The 76470 bushing works alongside these components in the applicable cowl latch assembly. Inspect all of them while the latch is disassembled:
- 44461A1 — Cowl latch lever
- 69708 / 13-69708 — Wave washer
- 11394 — Latch spacer
- 40019130 / 10-40019130 — M6 x 30 latch-and-lever screw (applicable models)
- 40019131 / 10-40019131 — M6 x 35 latch-and-lever screw (applicable models)
Later versions of these engines may use 4000327 / 10-4000327 M6 x 14 hardware in the surrounding cowling assembly — use the diagram for the exact engine rather than assuming all latch hardware is identical across production years. Replacing the bushing without correcting worn surrounding hardware may leave excess play in the latch even after the new bushing is installed.
Part Numbers
- 76470 — Current Mercury Marine OEM reference
- 23-76470 — Full Mercury bushing catalog format
When to Replace
Replace the cowl latch lever bushing when:
- The latch lever has excessive side-to-side movement at the pivot
- The lever binds or does not pivot cleanly through its range of motion
- The bushing is visibly worn, cracked, or distorted
- The latch hardware has become loose and the wave washer and spacer are in good condition
- The cowl latch assembly is being rebuilt
- The bushing is missing during lower-cowl service
Service Interval
No fixed replacement interval — inspect during any cowling removal or latch service. Replace on condition if the latch lever feels loose or the bushing shows visible wear. Small outboard cowl latches see frequent use and the bushing should be inspected whenever the latch feels sloppy or the cowl does not seat firmly.
Installation Notes
- Confirm 76470 is specified at the cowl latch lever position in the Mercury Cowls diagram for your specific engine serial number before installing
- Inspect the wave washer (69708), spacer (11394), pivot screw, and latch lever while the assembly is apart — replacing the bushing alone will not correct play caused by a worn wave washer or damaged lever
- Confirm the correct screw length (M6 x 30 or M6 x 35) from the diagram for your engine configuration
- Follow the applicable Mercury service manual for latch assembly hardware order and fastener procedure
Technical FAQ
Q: Is this a generic bushing or engine-specific?
76470 is the specific OEM bushing for the Mercury / Mariner cowl latch lever assembly — it is not a generic engine or drive bushing. It belongs to the lower-cowl latch mechanism and should only be used where the Mercury Cowls diagram identifies 76470 at the latch lever position.
Q: My cowl latch feels sloppy — is the bushing always the cause?
Not always. Latch slop on small Mercury and Mariner outboards can come from a worn bushing, a compressed or missing wave washer (69708), a damaged spacer (11394), or a worn latch lever (44461A1) itself. Inspect all components in the latch stack before ordering parts — often more than one item needs replacement at the same time.
Q: How do I identify the correct screw for my latch assembly?
Mercury used both M6 x 30 (40019130) and M6 x 35 (40019131) screws across different production ranges of these engines. Check the Mercury Cowls diagram for your specific engine serial number to confirm the correct screw length — do not assume based on engine horsepower alone.
Parts Desk Insights
The most common scenario with 76470 is a cowl that feels loose or a latch lever with noticeable side-to-side play. Before ordering just the bushing, check the whole latch stack — the wave washer (69708) flattens out over time and is often the real cause of slop, and a flattened washer will continue to cause looseness even after a new bushing is installed. If the latch lever (44461A1) itself is worn or cracked at the pivot, that needs to come out too. The best approach is to inspect all three items — bushing, wave washer, and lever — at the same time and replace what’s worn. These are small, inexpensive parts and replacing them together avoids having to pull the cowl latch apart twice.
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.
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