# 879194371 Mercruiser Starter Motor | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine MerCruiser / Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Starter Motor - Part Number: 879194371

  

A genuine MerCruiser diesel starter motor used on 1.7L DTI / CMD diesel marine engines. This starter motor is used on compact MerCruiser and Cummins MerCruiser diesel packages where the starter diagram specifies 879194371, 87-889903 or 882481.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine MerCruiser / CMD diesel starter motor

• Correct OEM reference 879194371

• Cross-references with 87-889903 and 882481

• Used on MerCruiser D1.7L DTI and CMD 1.7 diesel engines

• 12-volt diesel marine starter family

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 879194371 MerCruiser / CMD starter motor reference

• 87-889903 related MerCruiser / CMD starter motor reference

• 882481 earlier related starter motor reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 879194371

• 87-9194371

• 87-889903

• 889903

• 882481

• Onan: 185-2166

• Perkins: 18506321

• Perkins: 185086610

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Recmar: REC879194371

• Aftermarket reference: 879194371

• Aftermarket reference: 87-889903 / 882481

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• MerCruiser D1.7L DTI diesel engines

• Cummins MerCruiser Diesel 1.7L MI / MS marine diesel engines

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• MerCruiser D1.7L DTI diesel starter applications

• Cummins MerCruiser CMD 1.7L MI diesel starter applications

• Cummins MerCruiser CMD 1.7L MS diesel starter applications

• MerCruiser / CMD compact diesel packages using 879194371 / 87-889903 / 882481

  

• Engine Type: MerCruiser / Cummins MerCruiser compact diesel inboard / sterndrive

• Year Range: model-specific 1.7L DTI / CMD 1.7 diesel applications

• Starter Type: 12V diesel marine starter motor

  

🔌 Function

  

The starter motor cranks the diesel engine at the speed required for compression ignition and starting.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Slow diesel cranking despite a charged battery

• Starter solenoid clicks but motor does not turn

• Intermittent no-crank condition

• High current draw or overheating

• Starter drive grinding at flywheel

• Worn brushes, solenoid contacts, armature, bearings or pinion gear

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine used part

• Removed from running engine where applicable

• In good working condition unless otherwise stated

## Details

- **Price:** 175.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Sawley's Auto and Marine
- **Tags:** Sawley’s AAM Used Parts – Starter Motors | Marine Starter Motors & Cranking Systems

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 175.00 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 879194371 Mercruiser Starter Motor | Genuine Used Part
- 879194371 Mercruiser Starter Motor | Genuine Used Part
- 879194371 Mercruiser Starter Motor | Genuine Used Part
- 879194371 Mercruiser Starter Motor | Genuine Used Part
- 879194371 Mercruiser Starter Motor | Genuine Used Part
- 879194371 Mercruiser Starter Motor | Genuine Used Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/879194371-mercruiser-starter-motor-genuine-used-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-06