{"product_id":"mercury-8m0122010-mercathode-kit","title":"Mercury 8M0122010 Red 360mA MerCathode Kit 4.5L Alpha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury 8M0122010 Red 360mA MerCathode Kit 4.5L Alpha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMercury 8M0122010 is a genuine red-label 360 mA MerCathode kit for the specified MerCruiser 4.5L V6 Alpha application. The powered system helps protect underwater sterndrive components from galvanic corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury OEM MerCathode kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Gen III controller with red decal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360 mA controller specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-volt active corrosion-protection system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGimbal-mounted anode\/reference electrode arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMercury's catalog lists factory-fit applications on 2014 and newer MerCruiser 4.5L V6 engines with Alpha drives. Confirm the exact kit using the engine and transom\/drive serial numbers; Alpha drive identification alone does not establish compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 8M0122010 \/ 98-8M0122010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eController identification: Red decal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 360 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating system: 12 volts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog application: 2014 and newer 4.5L V6 with Alpha drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Mercury 8M0122010 MerCathode kit with controller, anode\/reference electrode components and kit wiring. Follow the supplied instructions for the application-specific installation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eService Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe anode\/reference electrode unit installs beneath the gimbal housing in place of the zinc anode, and the controller mounts inside the boat. Follow Mercury's instructions for power, grounding and mounting. Test protection after installation and continue inspecting the drive's required sacrificial anodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Should Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis factory-fit kit provides the specified MerCathode arrangement for a compatible 4.5L Alpha installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-fit MerCathode service on specified 4.5L V6 Alpha packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration of active galvanic-corrosion protection on compatible installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit all Alpha sterndrives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The catalog application is 2014 and newer 4.5L V6 with Alpha drives; verify the serial numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a MerCathode system eliminate anode maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Inspect the system and the required sacrificial anodes according to the service instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50819587539176,"sku":"8M0122010","price":344.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9927\/6776\/files\/mercury-8M0122010-mercathode-kit.png?v=1790806112","url":"https:\/\/wakeboss.com\/products\/mercury-8m0122010-mercathode-kit","provider":"Wakeboss","version":"1.0","type":"link"}