Re: 1979 Mercruiser 898 starter
Well, I've come up with 2 different numbers, neither of which are the one you have... Go figure..
Here's how I did it...
Merc list 2 starters for those engines, depending on the Delco number on the starter itself.
50-79823A1 if the Delco number is #1109489,
50-79822A2 if the Delco number is #1109488.
Both of these cross to Arco 30119 ->
http://www.iboats.com/OMC-Sterndriv...7610916--session_id.174002264--view_id.175117
If you use the Merc look up for either of those numbers they supersede to 50-806965A4, which crosses to Sierra #18-5919
I can also see how you came up with the number you have... You look up the Sierra application chart....
Which one's right? Your guess is as good as mine...
Chris......