{"product_id":"merc-812","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Bravo Engine Coupler Assembly 861523A11","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong\u003e861523A11\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM engine coupler assembly used to transfer engine power from the flywheel\/crankshaft side of the engine into the Bravo sterndrive input shaft. This coupler is listed for MerCruiser sterndrive \u003cstrong\u003eV6 and V8 gas engines with Bravo drives\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Mercury reference data notes steel splines for low-speed \/ work applications with compatibility for metric or SAE attaching screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver engine coupler assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed between the engine and Bravo sterndrive input shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits select MerCruiser sterndrive \u003cstrong\u003eV6 and V8 gas engines with Bravo drives\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel spline design for supported low-speed \/ work applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with metric or SAE attaching screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM part number: \u003cstrong\u003e861523A11\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGTIN \/ UPC reference: \u003cstrong\u003e745061482562\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog package reference: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e19.25 in. x 19.25 in. x 7.25 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog weight reference: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coupler is primarily associated with MerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003eGM V6 and V8 gasoline engines using Bravo sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e. Application references include many Bravo-drive MerCruiser 5.0L, 5.7L, 350 MAG, 6.2L, 7.4L, 8.1L, 8.2L, and related GM gas engine packages depending on serial number and flywheel \/ coupler configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngine coupler fitment depends on the exact MerCruiser engine model, Bravo drive package, flywheel housing, attaching screw type, spline arrangement, and serial number range. Always confirm compatibility using the MerCruiser engine serial number before ordering, especially where older reference \u003cstrong\u003e861523A1\u003c\/strong\u003e has been superseded by \u003cstrong\u003e861523A11\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the coupler if the splines are worn, stripped, rust-damaged, or slipping, or if there is vibration, loss of drive engagement, burning rubber smell, engine-to-drive misalignment damage, or coupler failure during load. A failing coupler can prevent power transfer to the sterndrive even when the engine runs normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngine coupler replacement typically requires separating the engine from the drive assembly, so engine alignment should always be checked during installation. Inspect the Bravo input shaft splines, engine mounts, flywheel housing, attaching hardware, and alignment condition before reassembly. A new coupler can fail prematurely if the engine alignment or drive input shaft condition is not corrected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e861523A11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury Marine 861523A11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuicksilver 861523A11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e861523A1 — earlier superseded reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCouplers usually fail for a reason, and alignment is the big one. If the splines are worn out or the coupler has failed under load, checking engine alignment and the Bravo input shaft condition before reassembly is what helps prevent doing the same job twice.\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":43563887231012,"sku":"861523A11","price":1454.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/8a615341-6f51-4951-b046-a689172724e2.png?v=1777594389","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-812","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}