{"product_id":"mercury-mercruiser-quicksilver-washer-keyed-14-18323","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Washer - Keyed 14-18323","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong\u003e14-18323 \/ 18323\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003ekeyed tab washer\u003c\/strong\u003e used in the propeller-shaft bearing carrier assembly on multiple Mercury and MerCruiser gearcases. It installs directly with the bearing-carrier retaining nut, where the keyed washer helps lock the retainer in position after service. Mercury gearcase diagrams show \u003cstrong\u003e18323 immediately beside the bearing-carrier retainer\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Alpha One Gen II and Bravo applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver OEM hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury part number \u003cstrong\u003e14-18323 \/ 18323\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial catalog description: \u003cstrong\u003eWasher-Keyed \/ Tab Washer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed with the \u003cstrong\u003epropeller-shaft bearing carrier retaining nut\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity required in applicable gearcase assemblies: \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury GTIN \/ UPC: \u003cstrong\u003e745061123519\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate packaged weight: \u003cstrong\u003e0.06 lb \/ 0.0286 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier Mercury tab washer \u003cstrong\u003e14-17460 \/ 17460\u003c\/strong\u003e supersedes to \u003cstrong\u003e18323\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed MerCruiser applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMR \/ Alpha One Gen I\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha One Gen II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha One Gen II standard and counter rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBravo One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBravo Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe washer also appears in selected Mercury outboard propeller-shaft gearcase assemblies, including certain \u003cstrong\u003e225 HP DFI \/ OptiMax\u003c\/strong\u003e configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm \u003cstrong\u003e14-18323\u003c\/strong\u003e against the sterndrive or outboard serial number and exact gearcase diagram before ordering. The washer is tied to the bearing-carrier and retainer configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn certain earlier gearcases, Mercury diagrams distinguish between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18323\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keyed washer used with specified bearing-carrier configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e79447\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tab washer used with other carrier versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, some older assemblies specify \u003cstrong\u003e18323 with the 73020C1 carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003e79447\u003c\/strong\u003e is shown for the 73020C configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the keyed washer whenever its locking tab has been bent, damaged, fatigued, corroded, or can no longer positively secure the bearing-carrier retainer. Because the washer is mechanically deformed during locking, replacement during bearing-carrier service is generally preferable to reusing a weakened tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the keyed washer in its correct position immediately ahead of the applicable bearing-carrier retainer. Confirm the key engages properly and follow the Mercury service procedure when tightening and locking the retaining nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the carrier is apart, inspect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing-carrier retainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner and outer propeller-shaft seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropeller shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrier O-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearby anode and retaining hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid repeatedly bending the same locking tab during reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18323\u003c\/strong\u003e – Current Mercury Marine keyed washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-18323\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mercury \/ Quicksilver formatted part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17460 \/ 14-17460\u003c\/strong\u003e – Earlier Mercury tab washer superseded by 18323\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSierra 18-2298\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aftermarket cross-reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible \u0026amp; Related Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-bearing-carrier-seal-inside-26-14077-mr-alpha-one-alpha-one-gen-ii\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Bearing Carrier Seal – Inside, 26-14077 | MR, Alpha One, Alpha One Gen II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-alpha-one-gen-ii-bearing-carrier-assembly-14587a7\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II Bearing Carrier Assembly 14587A7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a small part, but it directly locks the \u003cstrong\u003ebearing-carrier retaining nut\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the carrier is already out for seal or bearing work, replacing a previously bent keyed washer is cheap insurance against having to reopen the gearcase because the retainer was not locked securely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243788730404,"sku":"14-18323","price":36.87,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/54d81cc3-198f-4fa1-8de0-f227c14be6ac.png?v=1786430635","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-quicksilver-washer-keyed-14-18323","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}