Trying to find correct coupler p/n
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Trying to find correct coupler p/n
I'm trying to find the coupler p/n for my 1990 7.4L 330hp, can't find it, here is the link i've been searching. Am i looking in the wrong spot? Who is the cheapest place to find this part?
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/selec...asp?type_id=8I
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/selec...asp?type_id=8I
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Re: Trying to find correct coupler p/n
I believe that you're looking to go here:
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/mercruiser_parts.asp
->Mercruiser Sterndrive & Inboard (Includes Diesel)
-->V-8 Sterndrive Engines
--->7.4L BRAVO GM 454 V-8 1988-1991
---->0B771113 THRU 0D603117
----->CRANKSHAFT, PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
and you should be looking for #13 (pn 861523A9). I believe that this is the standard one and not the HD one, but it should be fine.
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/mercruiser_parts.asp
->Mercruiser Sterndrive & Inboard (Includes Diesel)
-->V-8 Sterndrive Engines
--->7.4L BRAVO GM 454 V-8 1988-1991
---->0B771113 THRU 0D603117
----->CRANKSHAFT, PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
and you should be looking for #13 (pn 861523A9). I believe that this is the standard one and not the HD one, but it should be fine.
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Re: Trying to find correct coupler p/n
Originally Posted by duunoit
I believe that you're looking to go here:
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/mercruiser_parts.asp
->Mercruiser Sterndrive & Inboard (Includes Diesel)
-->V-8 Sterndrive Engines
--->7.4L BRAVO GM 454 V-8 1988-1991
---->0B771113 THRU 0D603117
----->CRANKSHAFT, PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
and you should be looking for #13 (pn 861523A9). I believe that this is the standard one and not the HD one, but it should be fine.
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/mercruiser_parts.asp
->Mercruiser Sterndrive & Inboard (Includes Diesel)
-->V-8 Sterndrive Engines
--->7.4L BRAVO GM 454 V-8 1988-1991
---->0B771113 THRU 0D603117
----->CRANKSHAFT, PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
and you should be looking for #13 (pn 861523A9). I believe that this is the standard one and not the HD one, but it should be fine.
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Re: Trying to find correct coupler p/n
#9 looks like it should be for the "small bolt pattern crank"... whatever that means.
there are a few similar models:
861523A9 and
861523A11 (which I think is the one with the longer sleeve in it) search for that part number on the board, you should be able to find more info on it.
there are a few similar models:
861523A9 and
861523A11 (which I think is the one with the longer sleeve in it) search for that part number on the board, you should be able to find more info on it.
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Re: Trying to find correct coupler p/n
I think it's more of a "heavy duty" one instead of "high performance". That would be 861523A11.
ref:drive couplers
http://www.powerboatmagazine.com/tea...2004/07_04.php
ref:drive couplers
http://www.powerboatmagazine.com/tea...2004/07_04.php
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Re: Trying to find correct coupler p/n
So they are saying the alum hub is better ? I seem to disagree with that.
The original coupler on your engines had an aluminum inner hub and spline. The "heavy-duty" unit that you are referring to has a steel inner hub and splines. They can be identified by the long snout extending aft out of the coupler. There is no doubt that the steel splines are stronger than aluminum. My experience indicates that the aluminum splines dissipate heat better than their steel counterparts, which contributes to increased longevity of the rubber bonding to the center hub. I have seen more instances of the steel center hubs becoming unbonded due, in part, to the transfer of heat to the bond.
The original coupler on your engines had an aluminum inner hub and spline. The "heavy-duty" unit that you are referring to has a steel inner hub and splines. They can be identified by the long snout extending aft out of the coupler. There is no doubt that the steel splines are stronger than aluminum. My experience indicates that the aluminum splines dissipate heat better than their steel counterparts, which contributes to increased longevity of the rubber bonding to the center hub. I have seen more instances of the steel center hubs becoming unbonded due, in part, to the transfer of heat to the bond.