When and how did this start in the Marine business?

[Link]

Sorry but I just couldn't see where to place this because of my question.
I was just checking iboats for parts (dont need anything) and since I own a Mariner I went to the Merc outboard section.
Its been 13 years since I left the marine business.
We always had parts books for different makes.
IE Johnson, Merc, Force etc.
I just happened to look for a upper main bearing. (no reason) other than to see how iboats works and to check their parts.

Below is what I got.

I think its a great idea but Ive never seen OEM part numbers using Merc/OMC/CRUSADER

So my two part question is: When and why did this start?

Description
Replaces OEM part #

* MERCURY MARINE 392-806529A1
* MERCURY MARINE 38547
* MERCURY MARINE 32193A2
* CRUSADER 37068
* MERCURY MARINE 392-806529A1
* MERCURY MARINE 38547
* MERCURY MARINE 32193A2
* OMC 915735

Thanks

 

[bjcsc]

Re: When and how did this start in the Marine business?

I'm not sure I understand the question. Seems to me you found an aftermarket part that corresponds to all the manufacturer's part numbers on your list...that's been going on ever since there have been aftermarket parts...

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: When and how did this start in the Marine business?

i am not sure, but it may have somethin tado with, wait, i have no i dea

 

[ZmOz]

Re: When and how did this start in the Marine business?

So my two part question is: When and why did this start?

I'm a little confused too. When did they start using part numbers? Mercury has been stamping the part number into just about everything for just about forever.

 

[tommays]

Re: When and how did this start in the Marine business?

Who even really knows who BUILT what for who each year as contracts changed


Tommays

 

[Link]

Re: When and how did this start in the Marine business?

Sorry guys
Looks like I was about as clear as mud!
I'm used to only getting merc for merc replacement parts.
OMC for OMC etc etc
This was the first time I got a listing like this.
Guess Im really behind the times.


* CRUSADER 37068
* MERCURY MARINE 32193A2
* OMC 915735

 

[KRS]

Re: When and how did this start in the Marine business?

Still don't understand the question???

 

[Link]

Re: When and how did this start in the Marine business?

Still don't understand the question???

Here is the listing iboats page and bjcsc nail it.
Its Manufacturer: Sierra a after market part that replaces several brands.
Talk about having a Blonde Moment!

http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...d_poid.109910/gd_row.20/session_id.021707730/

 

[tommays]

Re: When and how did this start in the Marine business?

It will fit 27 brands of electric motor also and most anything that uses that size bearing


Tommays

 

[Link]

Re: When and how did this start in the Marine business?

It will fit 27 brands of electric motor also and most anything that uses that size bearing


Tommays

Can "Link" say DUH! 8)8)
If this is the worst mistake I make in the next 20 years I'm in pretty good shape!