8M0080805 Aftermarket Mercruiser Trim Connector Kit | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket MerCruiser Trim-Hose Connector / Manifold Kit - Part Number: 8M0080805

Replacement hydraulic connector block used where the trim-cylinder hoses join the transom/manifold circuit on Alpha One Gen II and Bravo sterndrive systems.

⚙️ Key Features

• Machined hydraulic connector/manifold

• Connects paired trim-cylinder hoses at the transom

• Used on Alpha One Gen II and Bravo circuits

• Restores damaged hose seats and threaded ports

• Requires clean sealing surfaces and correct hose routing

📋 Kit / Assembly Contents

• 1 × Trim-hose connector/manifold block - 8M0080805

• Connector seals/O-rings - supplied within 8M0080805 according to manufacturer package

• Mounting/retaining hardware - supplied according to manufacturer package

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 8M0080805 → Current trim-connector kit reference

• Earlier connector numbers are transom-design dependent

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 8M0080805

• REC8M0080805

• GLM 21970 related connector family

• 98825A4 related earlier connector reference

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Recmar: REC8M0080805

• Aftermarket Alpha Gen II/Bravo connector kits matched to 8M0080805

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Bravo trim-hose systems

Typically suits:

• Engine / drive models:

• Alpha One Gen II 1991 onward

• Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three

• Bravo X/XR variants using the standard external trim cylinders

• Transom assemblies whose diagram lists 8M0080805

• HP Range: Drive application; not engine-horsepower specific

• Engine / Drive Type: Hydraulic trim-hose connector/manifold kit

• Year Range: 1991 onward

• Serial / Identification Range: Confirm connector location, hose thread and transom serial. Hoses and cylinders are serviced separately unless packaged.

🔌 Function

Joins and routes hydraulic fluid between the pump/transom passages and the port and starboard trim-cylinder hoses.

Common signs of failure or replacement requirement:

• Fluid leaking from hose seats

• Stripped or corroded connector threads

• Cracked manifold body

• Air entry and jerky trim operation

• Hoses cannot be tightened without leakage

📦 Condition

• Brand-new aftermarket replacement part

• Supplied as a new replacement component

• Supplied in suitable retail or equivalent packaging