865954-C Mercruiser Exhaust Elbow Each (Per One Item) | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine MerCruiser DSM V8 6.0L Exhaust Elbow - Part Number: 865954-C

A genuine MerCruiser wet-exhaust elbow identified by casting number 865954-C for a Mercury Marine DSM V8 6.0L installation.

This elbow is priced and supplied per one item only, not as a matched pair.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine MerCruiser exhaust elbow casting
• Casting number 865954-C
• Used on a DSM V8 6.0L marine-engine exhaust system
• Water-cooled wet-exhaust elbow design
• Supplied individually per one item

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Mercury Marine / MerCruiser DSM V8 wet-exhaust systems
• V8 6.0L marine-engine exhaust elbow installations using casting 865954-C

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Mercury Marine DSM V8 6.0L engine assemblies using exhaust elbow casting 865954-C
• Engine Size: 6.0L
• Engine Type: MerCruiser DSM V8 marine engine
• Year Range: Serial-number and exhaust-system configuration controlled

🔌 Function

The elbow routes exhaust gases from the engine into the wet-exhaust hose while introducing or carrying cooling water through the outlet assembly. This reduces exhaust temperature before discharge from the vessel.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• External corrosion, cracking or perforation
• Exhaust fumes or soot in the engine compartment
• Water leakage around the elbow or hose connection
• Internal restriction from rust, carbon or salt deposits
• Water reversion caused by internal corrosion or damaged passages

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 865954-C original exhaust-elbow casting reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 865954-C
• 865954C
• DSM V8 6.0L exhaust elbow pipe

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Removed from running engine where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated