MerCruiser Lower Unit Gearcase Gear Set 43-878087A4 Alpha One MR 1983-1990

MerCruiser Lower Unit Gearcase Gear Set 43-878087A4 Alpha One MR 1983-1990


Item Details

  • MerCruiser Sterndrive Alpha One Lower Unit Complete Gearset 43-878087A4 (Pinion, Forward, Reverse) 
  • Used in MerCruiser MR & Gen I lower units 1983-1990 
    • These are the correct gears if your lower gearcase DOES NOT HAVE A PRELOAD PIN on top of the driveshaft
      • ****If your gearcase HAS A PRELOAD PIN, then these are not the correct gears*****
        • If you are looking for a 1970-1982 Gearset please contact us and we should be able to help.
  • Pinion Gear (17 Teeth): 43-42932 (Same as 43-89060)
  • Forward Gear (28 Teeth): 43-42933-2 ( Sometimes Stamped 17064-6022)
  • Reverse Gear (28 Teeth): 43-42934 / 43-824109A1 
  • Don't worry too much about the numbers here as the numbers changed, but the gears didn't 1983-1990
  • Used but in great shape! 
    • I highly recommend that the bearings that are included (still attached to the gears) should be replaced. However it is up to your discretion as to whether or not bearings should be replaced.
  • Application
    • For MR & Alpha One Gen I Units which have the pre-load pin in the top of the drive shaft. (If your unsure what this means, just ask)
      • This gear set will not work in a MC-1/Pre-alpha & R gearcase (I apologize for the redundancy of this statement)
    • They used the same lower gearcase with all of the engines 1983-1990 so you're particular engine is not a factor here so this basically covers most (120hp 140hp 4cyl 165hp 6cyl 170hp 305 350 470 260hp 2.5L 3.0L 4.1L 3.7L 3.8L 4.3L V6 205hp 185hp 5.0L 5.7L V8 etc...
  • Freshwater Used Parts
  • Purchase with confidence!
Relevant Part Number List
  • 43-878087A4
  • 18-2206-1 Sierra 
  • 18-2407
Please inspect pictures closely to to ensure product satisfaction.
1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

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Compatibility Statement / Disclaimer

  • Please check with us or your parts manual if you are unsure if this is correct for you. The part numbers given here are all correct, but it is ultimately up to you to do a little bit of research and make sure this is what you need.
  • The compatibility statements or suggestions in this listing is my best guess based on the quick research we did for this item.

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These are used parts. Used parts may have cosmetic issues (scratches, missing paint, faded plastic, pitting, rust, minor dents & dings, etc.) The condition of this item is as described in the description and visible in the picture. You will receive the items you see in the picture (unless noted otherwise) It is being sold "as is" with no warranty.

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