22861163 Mercury MerCruiser Connector | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver 90 Degree Gear Lube Connector - Part Number: 22-861163

Genuine Quicksilver/Mercury 90-degree quick connector for MerCruiser gear lube monitor hose systems. This OEM connector is used with the matching 22-861150T02 bulkhead fitting to provide a secure quick-connect hose connection between the remote gear lube reservoir and the sterndrive lubrication system.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver/Mercury OEM 90-degree quick connector

• Used in MerCruiser gear lube monitor / oil reservoir hose systems

• Designed for Alpha One Gen II and Bravo sterndrive applications

• Pairs with Mercury 22-861150T02 fitting assembly

• Helps maintain a clean, sealed and serviceable gear lube hose connection

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 22-861163 (current / active OEM reference)

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 22-861163

• 861163

• 22861163

• 22-861150T02 fitting assembly, related component

• 861150T02 fitting assembly, related component

• 53-87843 E-ring, related retaining component

• 12-41721 washer, related component

• 22-865191 male fitting, related component

• 22-865379 female fitting, related component

• 32-8M0214996 gear lube hose, related component

• 11-8M0204653 nut, related component

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• RECMAR: REC RM22-861163

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II gear lube monitor systems

• MerCruiser Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three gear lube monitor systems

• MerCruiser transom assemblies with remote gear lube reservoir hose

Typically suits:

• Engine / drive models:

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II, 1998 and up, serial 0L100040 and up

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II stern drive and transom assembly oil reservoir components

• MerCruiser Bravo One stern drive and transom assembly oil reservoir components

• MerCruiser Bravo Two stern drive and transom assembly oil reservoir components

• MerCruiser Bravo Three stern drive and transom assembly oil reservoir components

• MerCruiser 3.0L Alpha One, 3.0L GM 181 I/L4 applications with gear lube monitor system

• MerCruiser 5.0L / 5.7L Alpha and Bravo stern drive applications with gear lube monitor system

• MerCruiser 350 MAG / 357 MAG Alpha and Bravo applications with gear lube monitor system

• MerCruiser 383 MAG Bravo applications with gear lube monitor system

• MerCruiser MX 6.2L MPI Horizon Bravo applications with gear lube monitor system

• MerCruiser 496 MAG EC / 496 MAG HO EC stern drive applications with gear lube monitor system

• MerCruiser 8.2 MAG / 8.2 MAG HO EC applications with gear lube monitor system

• MerCruiser 2.0L I4 150HP-170HP diesel Bravo I / II / III applications with gear lube monitor system

• MerCruiser Bravo XR One and Bravo XR SportMaster transom assemblies where the 22-861163 connector is specified

• Late-model MerCruiser Alpha and Bravo transom assemblies using 22-861163 with 22-861150T02 and 53-87843

• HP Range: Not engine-horsepower specific; used by compatible MerCruiser sterndrive/transom assembly and gear lube monitor system

• Engine Type: MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II / Bravo sterndrive remote gear lube reservoir hose system

• Year Range: Approximately 1998 onwards for Alpha One Gen II 0L100040 and up, with additional Bravo and engine-package applications depending on serial number

🔌 Function

This quick connector attaches the gear lube hose to the bulkhead fitting in the MerCruiser gear lube monitor system. It allows the hose connection to be secured at the correct 90-degree angle while maintaining a sealed path for gear lube between the remote reservoir and the sterndrive.

Common signs of failure:

• Gear lube leak at the hose connector

• Connector will not lock onto the fitting securely

• Broken or cracked 90-degree connector body

• Gear lube reservoir level dropping unexpectedly

• Oil residue around the transom assembly or bilge

• Hose connection loosening after service or drive removal

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging