MerCruiser 1547-5523A18 Pre-Alpha One Upper unit gearcase housing Sterndrive Blowers & Vents Used from 1968-1979 on virtually

Used from 1968-1979 on virtually all OMC & Mercruiser 165hp power plants

Compression Test:

please ensure yours has the stud on the front of the camshaft

This is a Marine alternator & not an automotive one

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MerCruiser 1547-5523A18 Pre-Alpha One Upper unit gearcase housing Sterndrive Blowers & Vents Used from 1968-1979 on virtuallyItem Description This particular unit has stickers for a Pre Alpha One 888 Ford 302 5. 0L V8 gearcase, but the housings are the same no matter what drive engine you have from that period of 1970 1982 (I 4, I 6, V8 120hp, 140hp 165hp, 2. 5L, 3. 0L 4cyl, 4. 1L 3. 7L 170, 470, 898, 305, 350, etc..) The housing is in good condition. The shape of your case should look just like this. Stamped Part Number is 1547 5523 (sometimes 1547 3917 or 1547 5523 S or