22-880862A1 Mercury MerCruiser 0166-0606 Fitting Kit 3/8 Hosetail x 3/8 Inverted Flare - Male | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Fuel Line Fitting Kit - Part Number: 22-880862A1

A genuine Quicksilver cast-brass fuel-system fitting with a 3/8-inch hose tail and 3/8-inch male inverted-flare connection.

The fitting is used in selected Mercury and Mariner direct-fuel-injection air-handler and vapour-separator assemblies. It provides a secure transition between the flexible fuel hose and the threaded flare connection within the engine fuel system.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM fuel-line fitting

• Correct Mercury part number 22-880862A1

• 3/8-inch hose tail to 3/8-inch male inverted flare

• Cast-brass marine fuel-system construction

• Used on selected Mercury DFI, OptiMax, Pro XS and Racing outboards

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 22-880862A1 → Supersedes 22-856812

• 22-856812 earlier OEM fitting reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 22-880862A1

• 880862A1

• 22880862A1

• 22-856812

• 856812

• 0166-0606

• 745061460720

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• No aftermarket equivalent

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Mercury and Mariner DFI / OptiMax air-handler fuel systems

• Vapour-separator and fuel-line hose-to-flare connections

• Mercury Pro XS and Mercury Racing direct-injection engines

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• Mercury V135 DFI 2.5L - serial 0G960500 to 0T178499

• Mercury V150 DFI 2.5L - serial 0T178500 to 0T800999

• Mercury V150 DFI / OptiMax later-production fuel-system applications

• Mercury V175 DFI / OptiMax 2.5L fuel-system applications

• Mercury 200 DFI - serial 0G590000 to 0G760299

• Mercury 200 DFI / OptiMax 2.5L and 3.0L air-handler applications

• Mercury 225 DFI - serial 0T178500 to 0T598999

• Mercury 225 OptiMax 3.0L fuel-system applications

• Mercury 150 Pro XS DFI fuel-system applications

• Mercury Racing 200XS DFI 2.5L - serial 0T235000 to 0T818180

• Mercury Racing 250XS 3.0L DFI fuel-system applications

• HP Range: 135HP - 250HP

• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner V6 DFI, OptiMax, Pro XS and Racing outboard

• Year Range: Approximately 1997-2006, dependent on engine model and serial number

🔌 Function

The fitting joins the flexible 3/8-inch fuel hose to the corresponding male inverted-flare fuel-system connection. It provides a mechanically secure and fuel-tight connection within the air-handler or vapour-separator assembly.

Common signs of failure:

• Fuel seepage around the hose tail or flare connection

• Strong petrol odour beneath the engine cowl

• Cracked, distorted or corroded fitting body

• Damaged flare seat or stripped connection threads

• Air entering the fuel line and causing poor engine operation

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging