17-14873A1 Aftermarket Mercruiser Ram Bushing Kit | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket replacement Front Trim Ram Anchor Pin and Bushing Kit - Replaces Part Number: 17-14873A1

New aftermarket complete front trim-cylinder anchor kit replacing MerCruiser 17-14873A1 for R, MR and Alpha One drives fitted with the later large rubber bushings.

⚙️ Key Features

• Complete front anchor-pin kit

• For late R/MR/Alpha One large-bushing systems

• Front pin approximately 11-13/16 inches long

• Includes bushings, washers, caps and locknuts

• Fits drive serial 6225577 and above within the 1983-1990 application family

🧰 Kit / Assembly Contents

• 1 × Front anchor pin - MerCruiser P/N 17-14873A1

• 2 × Stainless locknuts - MerCruiser P/N 11-859116

• 2 × Washers - MerCruiser P/N 12-85058

• 2 × Outer washers - MerCruiser P/N 12-44163

• 4 × Large trim-ram bushings - MerCruiser P/N 23-99291T

• 2 × End caps - MerCruiser P/N 19-14842

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 17-14873A1 → Related earlier front pin reference 17-85056

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 17-85056

• GLM 21370

• Sierra 18-2462 / 18-2394

• Mallory 9-77102

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• GLM: 21370

• Sierra: 18-2462 / 18-2394

• Mallory: 9-77102

• Recmar: REC17-14873A1

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser R, MR and Alpha One front trim-cylinder anchors

Typically suits:

• Engine / Drive models:

• R drive

• MR drive

• Alpha One Gen I

• Drive serial 6225577 and above within the 1983-1990 system

• HP / Drive Range: Drive rating dependent

• System Type: MerCruiser dual trim-cylinder anchor system

• Year Range: 1983 - 1990

• Serial / Component Identification: Confirm front-pin location and large 23-99291T bushings.

🔌 Function

The anchor-pin and bushing kit supports the trim-cylinder pivots, removes excessive side movement and allows the cylinders to articulate without metal-to-metal wear.

Common signs of failure / service requirement:

• Excessive play at the front or rear trim-cylinder anchor

• Knocking or clunking while trimming

• Worn, split or missing rubber bushings

• Corroded anchor pin or damaged retaining hardware

• Trim cylinders do not remain correctly aligned

📦 Condition

• New aftermarket replacement part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging