# 8M0030655 Mercury MerCruiser Anode Bolt Kit | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Gimbal Housing Anode & Bolt Kit - Part Number: 97-8M0030655

  

A genuine Quicksilver anode and bolt kit for MerCruiser Alpha and Bravo gimbal housing / transom assemblies. This kit supplies sacrificial anode bolts, washers and anode heads used to protect the transom assembly and gimbal housing area from galvanic corrosion.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM anode bolt kit

• Correct Mercury part number 97-8M0030655

• Aluminium anode and bolt kit for gimbal housing applications

• Includes 2 bolts, 2 washers and 2 anode heads where supplied

• Replaces earlier 55989A8 anode bolt kit reference

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 97-8M0030655 → Supersedes 55989A8

• 55989A8 earlier OEM anode bolt kit reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 97-8M0030655

• 8M0030655

• 55989A8

• 55989A1 related anode bolt

• 56085 related washer

• 55989Q9 related anode head

• 97-55989A8 earlier kit reference

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No direct aftermarket equivalent recommended over OEM for transom anode bolt service

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• MerCruiser Alpha and Bravo gimbal housing / transom assembly anode bolt applications

  

Typically suits:

  

• Drive models:

• MerCruiser Alpha One sterndrive transom assemblies requiring gimbal housing anode bolt kit 97-8M0030655

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrive transom assemblies requiring gimbal housing anode bolt kit 97-8M0030655

• MerCruiser Bravo One gimbal housing / transom assemblies requiring 97-8M0030655

• MerCruiser Bravo Two gimbal housing / transom assemblies requiring 97-8M0030655

• MerCruiser Bravo Three gimbal housing / transom assemblies requiring 97-8M0030655

• MerCruiser Bravo X One / Two / Three transom assemblies where 97-8M0030655 is specified

• MerCruiser Alpha / Bravo sacrificial transom acorn anode bolt applications replacing 55989A8

  

• Drive Type: MerCruiser Alpha / Bravo sterndrive

• System Type: Gimbal housing anode bolt kit / transom corrosion protection

• Material: Aluminium anode hardware

• Fitment Note: This is a drive/transom anode hardware kit, so fitment is based on gimbal housing / transom assembly design rather than engine serial alone

  

🔌 Function

  

The anode bolts provide sacrificial corrosion protection at the gimbal housing / transom assembly while also securing the anode hardware in place.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Anode heads worn away or missing

• Corrosion around gimbal housing or transom assembly

• Bolt threads damaged or corroded

• Poor electrical contact between anode and housing

• Anode hardware seized during service

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 126.45 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 126.45 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 8M0030655 Mercury MerCruiser Anode Bolt Kit | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Updated: 2026-05-17