{"product_id":"12-26168-mercury-mercruiser-washer-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part","title":"12-26168 Mercury MerCruiser Washer | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n 🔧 Product Description\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Genuine Quicksilver Alternator Brace \/ Starter Hardware Washer - Part Number: 12-26168\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A genuine Quicksilver washer used across selected MerCruiser starter motor, alternator and brace screw assemblies. This washer supersedes earlier 12-20103 and 12-37081 references and is commonly listed on early and mid-generation MerCruiser petrol engine starter \/ alternator diagrams.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n ⚙️ Key Features\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Genuine Quicksilver OEM washer\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Correct Mercury part number 12-26168\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Supersedes 12-20103 and 12-37081\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Used on alternator brace screw, starter motor and related bracket hardware\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Applicable to selected Mercury \/ Mariner outboard and MerCruiser stern drive engines where specified\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🔄 Supersession \u0026amp; Cross Reference\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n OEM Supersession Chain:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 12-26168 → Supersedes 12-20103\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 12-26168 → Supersedes 12-37081\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 12-20103 and 12-37081 earlier OEM washer references\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n OEM \/ Related Numbers:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 12-26168\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 26168\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 12-20103\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 20103\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 12-37081\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 37081\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Aftermarket \/ Verified Equivalents:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • No direct aftermarket equivalent preferred over OEM for exact Mercury hardware locations\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🚤 Compatibility\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Commonly used on:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser alternator brace screw washer applications\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser starter motor \/ alternator bracket hardware\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Selected Mercury \/ Mariner outboard and MerCruiser washer locations where 12-26168 is specified\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Typically suits:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Engine \/ assembly models:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 110 GM 153 I\/L4 - 1963-1966, serial 1537370 to 2044033, starter motor and alternator washer applications\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 120 GM 153 I\/L4 - 1964-1972, serial 1666601 to 3377340, starter motor and alternator washer applications\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 120 GM 153 I\/L4 - 1983-1986, serial 6229718 to 0B531853, alternator brace screw washer applications\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 120 \/ 2.5L \/ 140 3.0L starter motor and alternator assemblies where 12-26168 is specified\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 350 MAG Alpha GM 350 V8 - 1986-1987, serial 0A635178 to 0B525981, starter motor and alternator washer applications\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 7.4L MIE with Borg Warner GM 454 V8 - 1988-1992, serial 0B788366 to 0D715493, starter and alternator washer applications\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 7.4L Bravo Gen V GM 454 V8 - 1992-1996, serial 0D603118 to 0F800699, starter and alternator washer applications\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Mercury \/ Mariner outboard and MerCruiser stern drive hardware locations where 12-26168 \/ 12-20103 \/ 12-37081 is specified\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Engine Type: MerCruiser petrol sterndrive \/ inboard and selected Mercury \/ Mariner applications where specified\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • System Type: Washer \/ alternator brace and starter hardware\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Fitment Note: This washer is a hardware item used in multiple assemblies, so final fitment must be confirmed by serial-numbered diagram location.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🔌 Function\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The washer spreads the load under the bolt or brace screw head, helping secure alternator, starter or bracket hardware without damaging the mounting surface.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Common signs replacement is needed:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Washer missing after alternator or starter service\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Washer corroded, flattened or distorted\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Incorrect hardware previously fitted\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Bracket or brace screw service required\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Hardware replacement required during engine rebuild or restoration\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 📦 Condition\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Genuine Quicksilver part\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Brand new\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Supplied in original or equivalent packaging\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Quicksilver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53388116820260,"sku":"4700641","price":5.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8115\/7924\/files\/original_a137540c-7701-4678-b204-9a23ee1ae38a.jpg?v=1777211147","url":"https:\/\/www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au\/products\/12-26168-mercury-mercruiser-washer-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part","provider":"Sawley's Auto and Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}