# 548m0204733 Mercury MerCruiser 5438863 Bellows Clip | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Bellows Clamp - Part Number: 54-8M0204733

  

Genuine Quicksilver/MerCruiser bellows clamp for compatible MerCruiser Alpha and Bravo stern drive bellows applications. This OEM clamp supersedes earlier 54-38863 and 54-866507 references and is used to secure the shift cable bellows in gimbal housing service applications.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver/MerCruiser OEM bellows clamp

• Designed for MerCruiser shift cable bellows retention

• Supersedes earlier 54-38863, 54-866507 and 54-8M0090424 references

• Used on Alpha One Gen I, Alpha One Gen II and Bravo stern drive applications

• Helps secure the bellows and maintain correct sealing at the gimbal housing

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 54-8M0204733 → Supersedes 54-8M0090424

• 54-8M0090424 → Supersedes 54-866507

• 54-866507 → Supersedes 54-38863

• 54-38863 earlier OEM reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 54-8M0204733

• 8M0204733

• 548M0204733

• 54-8M0090424

• 8M0090424

• 54-866507

• 866507

• 54-38863

• 38863

• 5438863

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Sierra: 18-7321

• GLM: 21790

• AM: AM54-38863

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• MerCruiser shift cable bellows clamp applications

• MerCruiser Alpha One and Bravo gimbal housing service assemblies

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen I, 1983-1990, serial range 06225577 - 0D469858

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, 1991-1997, serial range 0D469859 - 0K999999

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, 1998 and newer, serial 0L100040 and up

• MerCruiser Bravo I, 1988-1998, serial 0B664190 and up

• MerCruiser Bravo II, 1988-1998, serial 0B664190 and up

• MerCruiser Bravo III, 1988-1998, serial 0B664190 and up

• MerCruiser Alpha / Bravo gimbal housing shift cable bellows applications requiring 54-8M0204733

  

• HP Range: Not applicable - stern drive bellows clamp hardware

• Engine Type: MerCruiser stern drive gimbal housing / shift cable bellows system

• Year Range: Approximately 1983 onwards by Alpha / Bravo drive model and serial number

  

🔌 Function

  

The bellows clamp secures the shift cable bellows to the gimbal housing or bellows mounting point. Correct clamp tension helps maintain sealing and prevents water intrusion around the shift cable bellows.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Loose or missing bellows clamp

• Water entering through the shift cable bellows area

• Bellows slipping off the mounting lip

• Rusted, distorted or damaged clamp

• Water found in the bellows cavity

• Clamp unable to tighten securely during bellows replacement

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 14.05 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 14.05 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Updated: 2026-05-17