Remanufactured MerCruiser 4.3L Alpha 4V Gen+ 225 PS Engine (865108R89)
A remanufactured, fully dressed MerCruiser 4.3L Alpha 4V Gen+ sterndrive engine rated 225 HP at 4,800 RPM, part number 865108R89, supplied as the engine only. It replaces MerCruiser 4.3L and 5.0L sterndrive engines.
Fuel comes from a new 600 cfm four-barrel carburetor with an electric fuel pump, and spark from Thunderbolt V ignition with knock control. The internals are a nodular iron crankshaft, billet steel roller camshaft, Vortec cast iron cylinder heads with stainless steel valves, 9.4:1 hypereutectic pistons and 1.5:1 full roller rocker arms.
A two-piece wet joint exhaust, flame graphics and a 10-pin harness are fitted, and the engine runs on 87 octane fuel. Part number 865108R89 has been replaced by 8M0178620 / 8M0187349.
Highlights
4.3L, 225 HP at 4,800 RPM
Alpha 4V sterndrive engine only
600 cfm 4-barrel carburetor, electric fuel pump
Thunderbolt V ignition with knock control
Replaces MerCruiser 4.3L and 5.0L sterndrive engines
Superseded by 8M0178620 / 8M0187349
Specifications
Brand | MerCruiser |
Model | 865108R89 |
Replaced By | 8M0178620 / 8M0187349 |
Power Output | 225 HP @ 4,800 RPM |
Displacement | 4.3L |
Fuel System | 600 cfm 4-barrel carburetor |
Fuel Pump | Electric |
Exhaust | 2-piece wet joint |
Crankshaft | Nodular iron |
Camshaft | Billet steel roller |
Cylinder Heads | Vortec cast iron, stainless steel valves |
Pistons | 9.4:1 hypereutectic |
Rocker Arms | 1.5:1 full roller |
Ignition | Thunderbolt V with knock control |
Recommended Fuel | 87 octane |
Condition | Remanufactured |
Good to know
Remanufactured unit, sold as described above.
Installation, rigging and commissioning by a qualified marine technician are recommended; follow the manufacturer's pre-delivery and break-in procedures.
