8M00987595 Mercruiser Engine Coupler | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine MerCruiser Bravo Engine Coupler - Correct Part Number: 8M0098795

A genuine used flywheel-mounted engine coupler for selected MerCruiser 4.5L V6 and V8 engines connected to Bravo sterndrives.

The supplied number 8M00987595 appears to contain an additional digit. The verified Mercury part number for this coupler is 8M0098795. It is the current replacement for several earlier short-hub Bravo couplers, including 861523A9.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine MerCruiser Bravo engine coupler

• Correct Mercury reference 8M0098795

• Supersedes earlier Bravo coupler assemblies

• Rubber-isolated splined centre hub

• Suits selected V6 and V8 Bravo installations

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 8M0098795 → Supersedes 861523A9

• 8M0098795 → Supersedes 18311A17

• 8M0098795 → Supersedes 812964A2

• 861523A9, 18311A17 and 812964A2 earlier Bravo coupler references

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 8M0098795

• Supplied / malformed reference: 8M00987595

• 861523A9

• 18311A17

• 812964A2

• 861523A7

• Coupler mounting hardware according to the engine model

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Repower Marine: RM8M0098795

• Hardin Marine HP Bravo Coupler

• Waltyotur replacement 8M0098795

• Additional aftermarket couplers sold under 8M0098795 / 861523A9

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three drives

• Flywheel-mounted V6 and V8 coupler assemblies

• Petrol sterndrive and jackshaft installations

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• MerCruiser 4.5L MPI V6 Bravo

• MerCruiser 5.0L V8 Bravo where the superseded coupler is specified

• MerCruiser 5.7L V8 Bravo

• MerCruiser 350 MAG Bravo

• MerCruiser 6.2L MPI Bravo

• MerCruiser 377 MAG Bravo

• MerCruiser 7.4L / 454 CID Bravo

• MerCruiser 8.2L Bravo applications where 8M0098795 is specified

• HP Range: Engine-output dependent

• Engine Type: MerCruiser V6 and V8 petrol marine engine

• Year Range: Model and serial-number controlled

🔌 Function

The coupler transfers engine torque from the flywheel to the Bravo input shaft while absorbing torsional vibration and driveline shock.

Common signs of failure:

• Engine runs but the sterndrive does not turn

• Splines are worn or stripped

• Burning-rubber smell from the bell housing

• Coupler hub separates from the rubber

• Excessive rotational free play

• Knocking or vibration from the rear of the engine

• Input shaft is difficult to install

• Repeated failure caused by poor alignment

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part

• Removed from running engine where applicable

• In good working condition unless otherwise stated