{"product_id":"mercury-8m0168885-retainer-bearing","title":"Mercury 8M0168885 Bearing Retainer 65-150HP","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury 8M0168885 Bearing Carrier Retainer 65-150HP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury bearing carrier retainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart number: 8M0168885\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury part reference: 53-8M0168885\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct type: Retainer bearing \/ bearing carrier retainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits select 65 Jet through 150HP Mercury FourStroke applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for compatible gear housing and propeller shaft assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsed to retain the bearing carrier in supported lower unit applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplaces previous part numbers 8M0030785 and 8M0141332\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for lower unit repair, bearing carrier service, and gearcase rebuilds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \/ Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8M0168885\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury Part Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53-8M0168885\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bearing carrier retainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Mercury FourStroke gear housing \/ propeller shaft assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e FourStroke EFI, Jet FourStroke, SeaPro FourStroke, Pro XS FourStroke, and standard FourStroke applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHP Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 65 Jet through 150HP applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gear housing \/ propeller shaft \/ bearing carrier area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGear Housing Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 2.38:1 standard rotation, 2.38:1 counter rotation, and related propeller shaft gear housing assemblies where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupersedes \/ Replaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8M0030785, 8M0141332\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 745061053519\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.50 in L x 4.50 in W x 0.63 in H\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match part number 8M0168885 or 53-8M0168885 to your engine model, serial number, gear housing ratio, rotation, and parts diagram before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpanded Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e65 Jet FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75 EFI FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75 EFI SeaPro FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 EFI FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 Jet FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 EFI FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 EFI SeaPro FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 EFI FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e115 EFI FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e115 EFI SeaPro FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e115 Pro XS FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e135 EFI FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150 EFI FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150 EFI SeaPro FourStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select gear housing \/ propeller shaft applications where 53-8M0168885 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Should Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrect Mercury bearing carrier retainer for applications requiring 8M0168885\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpdated replacement for previous part numbers 8M0030785 and 8M0141332\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for compatible gear housing and propeller shaft service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful during lower unit repair, bearing carrier replacement, and gearcase rebuilds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits select Mercury 65 Jet through 150HP FourStroke applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury 65 Jet FourStroke lower unit service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury 75HP to 115HP EFI FourStroke gear housing service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury SeaPro FourStroke gearcase service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury 115 Pro XS FourStroke bearing carrier service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury 135HP and 150HP FourStroke lower unit repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBearing carrier retainer replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGearcase rebuilds using Mercury 8M0168885 or 53-8M0168885\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mercury 8M0168885?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury 8M0168885 is a bearing carrier retainer used in compatible Mercury gear housing \/ propeller shaft assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Mercury part reference?\u003c\/strong\u003e This part is also referenced as 53-8M0168885.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat horsepower range does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This part fits select 65 Jet through 150HP Mercury FourStroke applications where 8M0168885 is specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat engine types does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits select FourStroke EFI, Jet FourStroke, SeaPro FourStroke, Pro XS FourStroke, and standard FourStroke applications where specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this retainer 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