{"product_id":"mercury-mercruiser-engine-coupler-fits-mcm-496-mag-ho-engines-98-8m0108208","title":"Mercury Mercruiser - Engine Coupler - Fits MCM 496 Mag \u0026 HO Engines - 98-8M0108208","description":"\u003cp\u003eWARNING: Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003cbr\u003eRound shape, flywheel mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"349\" class=\"\"\u003ePut every foot-pound from your 8.1-liter Mercury MerCruiser right where it belongs—the prop shaft—with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eEngine Coupler 98-8M0108208\u003c\/strong\u003e. Purpose-built for MCM 496 Mag and 496 HO sterndrives, this round, flywheel-mount coupler forms the silent link between your big-block V-8 and the Bravo drive, soaking up vibration while keeping alignment true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"716\" class=\"\"\u003eCast around a long, splined \u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"392\"\u003esteel hub\u003c\/strong\u003e and bonded to high-durometer rubber, the assembly delivers two key advantages: it cushions hard throttle punches to protect gears, and it resists the heat that cooks lesser couplers during long cruisers or heavy-tow days. Each unit leaves the factory dynamically balanced, so you won’t chase annoying buzz at mid-range rpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"751\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eWhy it pays to swap in OEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"837\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"837\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eExact spline fit\u003c\/strong\u003e—slides onto the crank without forcing; no guessing on depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"924\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"924\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eHigh-temp rubber bond\u003c\/strong\u003e absorbs torsional shock and wards off premature tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1001\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1001\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eFactory-balanced hub\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps drivetrain smooth from idle to 5 200 rpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1094\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1094\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eCorrosion-resistant coating\u003c\/strong\u003e shields the steel core from bilge moisture and salt air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1293\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you’re noticing a burnt-rubber smell during hard launches—or you just want insurance before the next season—drop in this genuine Mercury coupler and keep your 496 pushing hard without the drama.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45626583220515,"sku":"98-8M0108208","price":629.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/8m0108208.jpg?v=1698784618","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-engine-coupler-fits-mcm-496-mag-ho-engines-98-8m0108208","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}