# 883966 Mercury MerCruiser Filter Base | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Filter Base - Part Number: 883966

  

A genuine Quicksilver filter base used in selected Mercury SportJet fuel / filter assemblies. This base provides the mounting and sealing point for the related filter element, helping support proper fuel filtration and component retention in the filter assembly.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM filter base

• Correct Mercury part number 883966

• Superseded by later Mercury 8M0214981 service reference

• Used in selected Mercury SportJet 200 DFI powerhead filter applications

• Direct replacement for the specified factory filter base location

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 8M0214981 → Supersedes 883966

• 883966 earlier OEM filter base reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 883966

• 8M0214981

• 883966 Base-Filter

• Mercury SportJet 200 DFI filter base reference

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury SportJet 200 DFI OEM powerhead filter base applications

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Mercury SportJet 200 DFI OEM powerhead assembly applications using filter base 883966

• Mercury SportJet 200 DFI fuel / filter assembly applications where 883966 is specified

• Mercury SportJet 200 DFI service applications superseding filter base 883966 to 8M0214981

  

• Engine Type: Mercury SportJet 200 DFI

• System Type: Filter base / fuel or engine filter mounting component

• Application Note: Diagram-specific filter base location; verify by engine serial and diagram position before installation

  

🔌 Function

  

The filter base supports the filter element and provides the correct sealing and mounting surface within the filter assembly.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Filter will not seal correctly

• Fuel or fluid leakage around filter base

• Damaged threads or mounting surface

• Cracked or corroded base

• Filter base replacement required during assembly repair

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 49.9 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 49.90 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 883966 Mercury MerCruiser Filter Base | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/883966-mercury-mercruiser-filter-base-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-05-17