{"product_id":"merc-834","title":"Mercury Brace 863212","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 863212 is a genuine OEM brace \/ bracket used in the \u003cstrong\u003estarter motor mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e assembly on MerCruiser 3.0L applications. Current Mercury parts sources consistently place 863212 in the starter-motor area, and current catalog references show it as the active replacement for earlier part number \u003cstrong\u003e861713T\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury MerCruiser OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e863212\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentified in current parts references as a \u003cstrong\u003ebrace \/ bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e for the starter motor mounting assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent parts catalogs show it in \u003cstrong\u003estarter motor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estarter motor, mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e diagrams for MerCruiser 3.0L models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent Mercury dealer listings show \u003cstrong\u003e861713T\u003c\/strong\u003e as the superseded or earlier related OEM number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent shipping-spec listings show approximate packaged weight of \u003cstrong\u003e0.13 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 863212 is the \u003cstrong\u003estarter motor mounting assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser 3.0L GM 181 I\/L4\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e3.0L MPI EC\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e3.0L TKS Alpha Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e applications shown in current parts references. The safest match is by exact engine serial number and starter-mount diagram rather than by engine family name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify fitment by exact \u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser engine serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e, starter type, and starter-mount parts breakdown before ordering. With 863212, the important check is the specific \u003cstrong\u003estarter motor mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e layout, because several 3.0L variants can look similar while using different surrounding hardware or revision levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brace is typically replaced when the original bracket is bent, cracked, corroded, stripped at the mounting points, or removed during starter service and found no longer secure. Because it supports the starter mounting arrangement, correct condition and alignment matter more than appearance alone. This replacement guidance is a practical service inference based on its documented starter-mount role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall 863212 only after confirming the correct \u003cstrong\u003estarter motor\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003estarter motor, mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e diagram for the engine being serviced. Current parts references place it with the starter assembly, mounting screws, nuts, washer, insulator boot, and block stud, so assembly order and surrounding hardware should be checked carefully during reinstallation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent Mercury parts sources show \u003cstrong\u003e861713T\u003c\/strong\u003e as the superseded or earlier related OEM number for \u003cstrong\u003e863212\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall starter brackets are easy to overlook until a no-start or loose-mount issue turns into extra labor. Matching 863212 to the exact \u003cstrong\u003e3.0L starter-mount diagram\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering is usually the better move than going by the generic \"brace\" name alone.\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":43563895947300,"sku":"863212","price":42.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/51a47ddd-8ced-4267-9d9f-406fa48fe231.png?v=1776735338","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-834","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}