{"product_id":"merc-95","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Stainless Steel Washer 8M0204648","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGenuine OEM Stainless Steel Washer — Part 8M0204648\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis genuine Mercury MerCruiser stainless steel washer is built to exact factory dimensions (1.5 × 3.05 × 0.13) and is specified wherever part number 8M0204648 appears in the Mercury parts diagram. Stainless construction resists corrosion in saltwater and high-moisture marine environments, ensuring consistent clamping load and a reliable seal between mating surfaces over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8M0204648\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 × 3.05 × 0.13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e — not aftermarket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury MerCruiser assemblies specifying part 8M0204648\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch this washer to your Mercury parts diagram using your engine model, serial number, and assembly location. Washer dimensions and material vary across Mercury hardware — always confirm the part number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace when the washer shows signs of corrosion, deformation, or surface damage, or whenever it is disturbed during service and the seating surface cannot be verified as clean and flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean mating surfaces before installation. Follow the Mercury service manual for correct torque values, fastener orientation, and reuse limits. For the companion nut or bolt used in the same assembly, confirm the full fastener set from your parts diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e This washer is most commonly needed during exhaust system, transom bracket, and drive unit fastener service on MerCruiser stern drives and inboard engines — anywhere a stainless load-spreading washer is required to protect soft aluminum or composite mating surfaces from fastener pull-through in a corrosive marine environment. Always replace with the OEM stainless specification to maintain factory clamping geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563841880100,"sku":"28421","price":5.34,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/46d615ec-f17e-4f28-911d-d9247e07c3d8.png?v=1786487880","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-95","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}