# 53815949 Mercury MerCruiser 53 8m0214951 E Ring | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver E-Ring - Part Number: 53-8M0214951

  

Genuine Quicksilver/MerCruiser stainless steel E-ring used as a retaining clip in compatible MerCruiser trim and drive assemblies. This OEM E-ring supersedes the earlier 53-815949 reference and is commonly associated with Alpha One Gen II drive applications.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver/Mercury OEM E-ring

• Stainless steel retaining ring design

• Supersedes earlier 53-815949 E-ring reference

• Commonly used on MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II trim / drive service applications

• Helps secure components in the correct position during drive operation

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 53-8M0214951 → Supersedes 53-815949

• 53-815949 earlier OEM reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 53-8M0214951

• 8M0214951

• 538M0214951

• 53-815949

• 815949

• 53815949

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• REC: REC53-815949

• Sierra: 18-2345

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II drive assemblies

• MerCruiser trim / drive service hardware applications using the 815949 / 8M0214951 E-ring

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II stern drive assemblies

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II trim-related service applications where 53-815949 or 53-8M0214951 is specified

• MerCruiser stern drive hardware locations using the 815949-series E-ring

  

• HP Range: Not applicable - stern drive retaining hardware

• Engine Type: MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II stern drive / trim retaining hardware

• Year Range: Application dependent by Alpha One Gen II drive serial number and parts diagram

  

🔌 Function

  

The E-ring clips onto a shaft or retaining groove to hold a component in position. It prevents movement or separation of small drive and trim components during operation.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Missing or damaged E-ring

• Loose trim or drive hardware

• Component movement after service

• E-ring corrosion or loss of tension

• Ring distorted during removal or installation

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 2.2 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 2.20 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 53815949 Mercury MerCruiser 53 8m0214951 E Ring | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/53815949-mercury-mercruiser-53-8m0214951-e-ring-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-05-17