MerCruiser 1547-8969 Alpha One Gen1 Upper Unit Gearcase Housing Empty 1547-8264
Item Description
- This particular unit is probably from 1983-1986ish.... basically the housings are the same internally no matter what drive/engine you have from that period of 1983-1990 with this style of housing (I-4 4cyl, I-6 cyl, V8 120hp, 140hp 165hp, 2.5L, 3.0L 4cyl, 4.1L 3.7L 4.3L V6 170, 470, 898, 305, 350, etc..)
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This is one of the more unique upper casings as it was basically an early Gen I upper that didn't have the square horizontal stabilizer farings, so it resembled more of the Pre-alpha Drives.
- Please see my last picture info-graphic to help you identify your casing, or just find the number located on the underside of your casing.
- The shape of your case should look just like this.
- Stamped Part Number is 1547-8264 / 1547-8264-S (Located in the exhaust area on the underside of the case) This is not as important, but rather the case style, Please see last picture for reference.
- I've see this with 1547-8969 / 1547-8969-S stamped as well, It should be the same thing.
- For some reason many of the MerCruiser Parts diagrams show the picture of this upper with part number 1547-9412A18, but that is not the number stamped on the drive itself, as the other version with the square farings physically has 1547-9412 stamped on the bottom of them.
- The races are still installed and if you are installing a new gear set it is advisable to use the races provided with the new bearings. However, this is up to your discretion
- Freshwater Used part.
- Overall good condition
Compatibility
All Alpha One Gen I Sterndrives 1983-1990, but generally only found toward the earlier part of that time period. Yours will look just like this. See last picture info-graphic to help you identify which housing you need.
