Description
Mercury 8M0168885 Bearing Carrier Retainer 65-150HP
The Mercury 8M0168885 Bearing Carrier Retainer is a replacement lower unit component used in select Mercury FourStroke gear housing and propeller shaft assemblies. Also referenced as 53-8M0168885, this retainer is used to secure the bearing carrier in compatible 65 Jet through 150HP applications where Mercury part number 8M0168885 is specified.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury bearing carrier retainer
- Part number: 8M0168885
- Mercury part reference: 53-8M0168885
- Product type: Retainer bearing / bearing carrier retainer
- Fits select 65 Jet through 150HP Mercury FourStroke applications
- Designed for compatible gear housing and propeller shaft assemblies
- Used to retain the bearing carrier in supported lower unit applications
- Replaces previous part numbers 8M0030785 and 8M0141332
- Ideal for lower unit repair, bearing carrier service, and gearcase rebuilds
Fitment / Product Details
- Brand: Mercury
- Part Number: 8M0168885
- Mercury Part Reference: 53-8M0168885
- Product Type: Bearing carrier retainer
- Application: Select Mercury FourStroke gear housing / propeller shaft assemblies
- Engine Types: FourStroke EFI, Jet FourStroke, SeaPro FourStroke, Pro XS FourStroke, and standard FourStroke applications where specified
- HP Range: Select 65 Jet through 150HP applications
- Assembly Location: Gear housing / propeller shaft / bearing carrier area
- Gear Housing Applications: Select 2.38:1 standard rotation, 2.38:1 counter rotation, and related propeller shaft gear housing assemblies where specified
- Supersedes / Replaces: 8M0030785, 8M0141332
- UPC: 745061053519
- Package Dimensions: 4.50 in L x 4.50 in W x 0.63 in H
- Package Weight: 0.24 lb
- Fitment Note: Match part number 8M0168885 or 53-8M0168885 to your engine model, serial number, gear housing ratio, rotation, and parts diagram before ordering.
Expanded Fitment
- 65 Jet FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 75 EFI FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 75 EFI SeaPro FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 80 EFI FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 80 Jet FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 90 EFI FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 90 EFI SeaPro FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 100 EFI FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 115 EFI FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 115 EFI SeaPro FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 115 Pro XS FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 135 EFI FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 150 EFI FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
- 150 EFI SeaPro FourStroke: Select gear housing / propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified
Why You Should Buy
- Correct Mercury bearing carrier retainer for applications requiring 8M0168885
- Updated replacement for previous part numbers 8M0030785 and 8M0141332
- Designed for compatible gear housing and propeller shaft service
- Useful during lower unit repair, bearing carrier replacement, and gearcase rebuilds
- Fits select Mercury 65 Jet through 150HP FourStroke applications
Common Applications
- Mercury 65 Jet FourStroke lower unit service
- Mercury 75HP to 115HP EFI FourStroke gear housing service
- Mercury SeaPro FourStroke gearcase service
- Mercury 115 Pro XS FourStroke bearing carrier service
- Mercury 135HP and 150HP FourStroke lower unit repair
- Bearing carrier retainer replacement
- Gearcase rebuilds using Mercury 8M0168885 or 53-8M0168885
FAQ
- What is Mercury 8M0168885? Mercury 8M0168885 is a bearing carrier retainer used in compatible Mercury gear housing / propeller shaft assemblies.
- What is the Mercury part reference? This part is also referenced as 53-8M0168885.
- What horsepower range does this fit? This part fits select 65 Jet through 150HP Mercury FourStroke applications where 8M0168885 is specified.
- What engine types does it fit? It fits select FourStroke EFI, Jet FourStroke, SeaPro FourStroke, Pro XS FourStroke, and standard FourStroke applications where specified.
- Where is this retainer used? It is used in the gear housing / propeller shaft / bearing carrier area on compatible lower units.
- Does this replace 8M0030785? Yes. 8M0168885 replaces 8M0030785.
- Does this replace 8M0141332? Yes. 8M0168885 replaces 8M0141332.
- What is the UPC? The UPC is 745061053519.
- How should I confirm fitment? Match part number 8M0168885 or 53-8M0168885 to your engine model, serial number, gear housing ratio, rotation, and official parts diagram before ordering.