823862 Mercury MerCruiser Lever Backplate | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Shift Lever Backplate - Part Number: 823862

A genuine Quicksilver lever backplate used in selected Mercury and Mariner outboard shift / throttle linkage assemblies. This backplate supports the lever mechanism and forms part of the linkage hardware used to retain and operate shift or throttle components.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM lever backplate

• Correct Mercury part number 823862

• Used in selected Mercury / Mariner control and linkage assemblies

• Small service part for shift / throttle lever support

• Direct replacement for damaged or missing factory backplate

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 823862 current OEM service reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 823862

• 823862 Lever Backplate

• 823806 related bushing

• 12-69056 related washer

• 10-79965 related screw

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• No aftermarket equivalent

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Mercury / Mariner outboard lever backplate and shift linkage applications

Typically suits:

• Engine / control applications:

• Mercury 15 Marathon XD control / lever backplate applications - serial 0P017000 and related diagram applications

• Mercury 15 SeaPro XD control / lever backplate applications - serial 0P017000 and related diagram applications

• Mercury / Mariner small outboard shift and throttle linkage assemblies using backplate 823862

• Mercury / Mariner remote-control and linkage assemblies where lever backplate 823862 is specified

• Mercury / Mariner 26-model diagram family applications using lever backplate 823862

• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner small outboard applications where specified

• System Type: Lever backplate / shift and throttle linkage hardware

🔌 Function

The lever backplate supports the lever or linkage pivot area so the shift or throttle mechanism can operate with correct alignment and retention.

Common signs of failure:

• Loose or rattling shift / throttle linkage

• Lever does not sit squarely in the assembly

• Backplate cracked, bent or missing

• Excess movement around the linkage area

• Control operation feels loose or inconsistent

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging