97864A2 Mercruiser Bottle Bracket | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine MerCruiser Coolant Reservoir Bottle Bracket - Part Number: 97864A2

A genuine MerCruiser mounting bracket for the coolant recovery or expansion bottle used on selected MerCruiser 470-series freshwater-cooled engines.

The bracket secures the reservoir bottle within the engine compartment and keeps its coolant hose correctly positioned and protected from vibration.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine MerCruiser coolant-bottle bracket
• Correct Mercury part number 97864A2
• Supports coolant recovery bottle 91987A1
• Used on freshwater-cooled 3.7L inline-four engines
• Factory mounting shape and hole arrangement

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• MerCruiser 470-series freshwater-cooled engines
• MerCruiser coolant recovery and expansion-bottle systems

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• MerCruiser 165 3.7L inline-four
• MerCruiser 170 / 470-series engines
• MerCruiser 180 3.7L
• MerCruiser 190 3.7L
• MerCruiser 3.7LX
• MerCruiser 470, 485 and 488 freshwater-cooled variants using bottle 91987A1
• HP Range: Approximately 165HP - 190HP
• Engine Type: MerCruiser 224 CID / 3.7L inline-four petrol engine
• Year Range: Approximately 1983-1989, dependent on engine model and serial number

🔌 Function

The bracket supports the coolant reservoir bottle and prevents the bottle and connecting hose from moving, rubbing or becoming damaged during engine operation.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Coolant bottle becomes loose or vibrates excessively
• Bracket is cracked, bent or corroded
• Reservoir bottle no longer sits upright
• Hose is pulled, kinked or rubbing nearby components
• Mounting holes or fasteners are damaged

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 97864A2 current OEM bracket-assembly reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 97864A2
• 97864
• 91987A1 related coolant reservoir bottle

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

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