91-45497A1 Aftermarket Marine Exhaust Bellows Expander Tool | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket MerCruiser exhaust-bellows expander tool - Part Number: 91-45497A1 / 8M0096108

A scissor-style expander that opens and positions the exhaust bellows while it is installed between the bell housing and gimbal/transom assembly. It eliminates the need to pry the bellows into place with screwdrivers that can tear the rubber.

⚙️ Key Features

• Purpose-built curved jaws support the exhaust bellows

• Expands and positions the bellows during installation

• Suitable for Alpha, Bravo and Blackhawk drive systems

• Reduces tearing, puncturing and adhesive displacement

• Cross-references to current Mercury 8M0096108

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 8M0096108 → Supersedes 91-45497A1

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 91-45497A1

• 8M0096108

• Sierra 18-9847

• GLM 90360

• Mallory 9-79811

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Sierra: 18-9847

• GLM: 90360

• Mallory: 9-79811

• Recmar: REC91-45497A1

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser sterndrive exhaust-bellows installations

Typically suits:

• Drive / engine models:

• MerCruiser MC-I

• MerCruiser R and MR

• MerCruiser Alpha One and Alpha One Gen II

• MerCruiser Bravo One and Bravo Two

• MerCruiser Blackhawk

• Tool Type: Exhaust-bellows expanding and positioning pliers

• Current OEM Reference: 8M0096108

🔌 Function

The tool expands the bellows evenly and holds it in the required position while the bellows is slid over the exhaust tube and seated on the housing lands.

Common signs the tool or component is required:

• The specified component cannot be removed or installed without damaging the surrounding housing

• A standard puller, wrench or improvised tool cannot engage the factory service points correctly

• Accurate bearing, gear, cable or pulley positioning is required during assembly

• Corrosion, press fit or retained components require controlled service force

• The applicable workshop procedure calls for the listed OEM special-tool number

📦 Condition

• Brand new aftermarket replacement tool or service component

• New and unused

• Supplied in manufacturer or equivalent protective packaging