1978 Merc 850 - Discontinued Part

[NauticalDisaster]

I have a 1978 Mercury 850 outboard, 85hp.

The outside fuel cover has a hairline crack, I found part number 77885. (Item 10 on the exploded diagram). But, I see it as discontinued or unavailable from Mercury.

Any suggestions on where I can get a replacement?

 

[emckelvy]

Rather expensive, but this is the part that superceded your NLA part:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301653689472

Unfortunately that part has also been discontinued and only available on eBay or NOS from a dlr or parts salvage.

Heck, you could probably find a parts motor on Craigslist with that piece, for less than the part on eBay! At least it's metal and not the cheap original plastic.

HTH.............ed

 

[gregorious]

i feel your pain nautical disaster, i have a 485 mercruiser from 1981 and i am getting the same response for things. Luckily i was able to rebuild my starter but fingers are crossed that nothing else needs replaced