# 27879855001 Mercury MerCruiser Gasket | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Cylinder Block / Crankcase Gasket - Part Number: 27-879855001

  

Genuine Quicksilver gasket used on Mercury 1.5L 3-cylinder DFI / OptiMax powerhead assemblies. This gasket is used with 75HP, 80 Jet, 90HP, 115HP, 115 Pro XS and 125HP DFI engines where the cylinder block or crankcase diagram specifies 27-879855001.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM gasket

• Correct Mercury part number 27-879855001

• Used on Mercury 1.5L DFI / OptiMax block assemblies

• Commonly serviced with M10 block studs and crankcase hardware

• Direct replacement gasket for supported 75HP to 125HP DFI powerheads

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 27-879855001 current OEM gasket reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 27-879855001

• 879855001

• 27879855001

• Cylinder block gasket

• Crankcase gasket

• 16-892561001 related M10 x 136 block stud

• 11-40140 related M10 nut

• 12-8M0214963 related washer

• 39-8M0071643 related ring seal

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• OEM gasket match recommended for 27-879855001

• Complete aftermarket gasket sets for Mercury 1.5L DFI may include this gasket where listed by OEM number

• Do not substitute by shape alone; porting and sealing bead layout must match the 1.5L DFI block diagram

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury 1.5L 3-cylinder DFI / OptiMax cylinder block assemblies

• Mercury 75HP to 125HP DFI crankcase service

• Powerhead service where gasket 27-879855001 is specified

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Mercury 75 DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder - serial 0T980000 to 1B226999

• Mercury 75 DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder - serial 1B227000 to 1B417701

• Mercury 75 DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder - serial 1B417702 to 1B736884

• Mercury 75 DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder - serial 1B736885 and up

• Mercury 80 Jet DFI 1.5L - serial 1B586067 to 1B736884

• Mercury 80 Jet DFI 1.5L - serial 1B736885 and up

• Mercury 90 DFI 1.5L - serial 0T801000 to 1B226999

• Mercury 90 DFI 1.5L - serial 1B227000 to 1B417701

• Mercury 90 DFI 1.5L - serial 1B417702 to 1B736884

• Mercury 90 DFI 1.5L - serial 1B736885 and up

• Mercury 115 DFI 1.5L - serial 0T801000 to 1B226999

• Mercury 115 DFI 1.5L - serial 1B227000 to 1B417701

• Mercury 115 DFI 1.5L - serial 1B417702 to 1B736884

• Mercury 115 DFI 1.5L - serial 1B736885 and up

• Mercury 115 Pro XS 1.5L - serial 1B751825 and up

• Mercury 125 DFI 1.5L - serial 1B736885 and up

  

• HP Range: 75HP - 125HP where specified

• Engine Type: Mercury 1.5L 3-cylinder DFI / OptiMax outboard

• System Type: Cylinder block / crankcase gasket

  

🔌 Function

  

The gasket seals the specified block or crankcase joint to maintain internal sealing and prevent leakage between the mating surfaces.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Gasket disturbed during powerhead teardown

• Oil or residue around crankcase joint

• Poor sealing after block service

• Gasket crushed, torn or hardened

• Engine rebuild requiring new crankcase gasket

• Replacement required when related block studs are removed

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 11.05 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 11.05 AUD | In stock |

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/27879855001-mercury-mercruiser-gasket-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-18