{"product_id":"mercury-cotter-pin-18-8150264","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver 8150264 Cotter Pin | Stainless Steel | Propeller Retention | 8150264","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver 8150264 Cotter Pin | Stainless Steel | Propeller Retention | 8150264\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"101\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eIt’s the kind of part you don’t think about — until you lose it. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eQuicksilver 8150264 Cotter Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e might be small, but it does an important job: keeping your propeller locked in place so every bit of power goes to the water, not to wasted motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eMade from \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"419\"\u003emarine-grade stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pin stands up to torque, vibration, and saltwater without bending or rusting. It’s simple, strong, and built exactly to Mercury’s specs. You slip it in, bend the ends, and it just works — season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"680\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the prop nut tight and your propeller secured under heavy load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eHardened stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e for lasting strength and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eTesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proven to exceed \u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eMercury Marine torque and stress standards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eMarine Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds up against constant vibration, high RPM, and salt exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eOEM tolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e for proper alignment and long service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards using cotter-pin prop retention systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eCommon on fishing boats, pontoons, and runabouts across multiple horsepower classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eA cotter pin doesn’t get much credit, but it’s what keeps your prop from walking off the shaft. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e8150264\u003c\/strong\u003e is cut from tough stainless steel that won’t twist out of shape or seize from corrosion. It’s the kind of part you can trust after a long day on the water — tight, clean, and doing its job quietly in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eBecause it’s an OEM fit, installation takes seconds and there’s no guesswork. Once in place, it stays put, giving you confidence to run hard without worrying about a loose prop nut. It’s one of those simple bits of maintenance that saves a lot of trouble later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eMercury doesn’t cut corners on small parts. Their cotter pins are tested under real marine loads — vibration, heat, and salt — to make sure they last. Aftermarket pins might look similar, but cheaper metals can bend, shear, or corrode faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003eUsing an OEM pin means you’re using the same hardware Mercury installs on new engines. It fits right, locks tight, and won’t give you surprises when you’re miles from shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eQ1: What’s the job of this cotter pin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eA: It locks the prop nut so it can’t back off under torque or vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eQ2: What’s it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eA: Strong \u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e that resists corrosion in both saltwater and freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eQ3: Can I reuse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eA: It’s best to replace it anytime you remove the prop — bending weakens the metal over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eQ4: Does it fit all Mercury outboards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003eA: It fits most \u003cstrong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003eMercury and Mariner models\u003c\/strong\u003e that use a cotter-pin retention setup. 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