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88771A1 Mercury MerCruiser Lever | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

88771A1 Mercury MerCruiser Lever | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Steering Lever Arm Assembly - Part Number: 88771A1

A genuine Quicksilver steering lever arm assembly for early MerCruiser sterndrive transom assemblies. This lever is part of the steering system and transfers steering movement through the transom assembly to the sterndrive.

⚙️ Key Features

  • Genuine Quicksilver OEM steering lever arm assembly
  • Correct Mercury part number 88771A1
  • Supersedes earlier 88771 steering lever reference
  • Used on early MerCruiser I, IA, IB, IC and pre-Alpha drive packages
  • Important steering linkage component for older MerCruiser transom assemblies

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

  • Early MerCruiser sterndrive steering lever arm assemblies

Typically suits

  • Drive / engine models:
  • MerCruiser I - 1963
  • MerCruiser IA / IB / IC - 1964
  • MerCruiser IA / IB / IC EZ-Shift - 1965-1966
  • MerCruiser 120 / 140 - 1967-1969
  • MerCruiser 120 / 140 - 1970-1977
  • MerCruiser 120 / 140 - 1978-1982
  • MerCruiser 160 - 1967-1969
  • MerCruiser 165 - 1970-1977
  • MerCruiser 165 - 1978-1981
  • MerCruiser 228 - 1978-1982
  • MerCruiser 260 - 1978-1982
  • MerCruiser 470 - 1976-1977
  • MerCruiser 470 - 1978-1982
  • MerCruiser 485 - 1980-1982
  • MerCruiser 898 - 1978-1982
  • Drive Type: Early MerCruiser sterndrive / pre-Alpha steering system
  • Year Range: 1963-1982 application range where specified
  • System Type: Steering lever arm / transom assembly steering linkage

🔌 Function

The steering lever arm transfers steering input through the transom assembly so the sterndrive can pivot correctly for boat steering.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

  • Excessive steering play
  • Worn or damaged lever splines
  • Loose steering response
  • Corrosion around steering lever area
  • Lever replacement required during transom assembly steering service

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

  • 88771A1 → Supersedes 88771
  • 88771 earlier OEM steering lever reference

OEM / Related Numbers

  • 88771A1
  • 88771
  • 66546A1 related earlier steering lever reference
  • 32603 casting reference

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

  • No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

  • Genuine Quicksilver part
  • Brand new
  • Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

Shipping & Delivery

Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide — $14.99 per order, no matter how many parts you add. Orders dispatch from our Kadina, South Australia store. Need it urgently or want to collect in person? Call us on 0412 532 984 before ordering.

Returns & Warranty

14-day change-of-mind returns — if it's not right or you ordered the wrong part, send it back within 14 days in new, unused condition for a refund or exchange. Manufacturer warranties apply to new parts. Full details in our Refunds & Returns policy.

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