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    Question Mercury hydraulic steering 8M0050097 vs 897974A01

    What's the difference between these two part numbers? I cannot tell them apart. Are they one in the same?

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    897974A01 is an outdated/obsolete part, replaced by 898349A11. This cylinder is rated for no more than 200hp.

    8M0050097 has a heavy-duty seal kit, and is rated for up to 300hp, in Single, Dual or Triple installation applications.

    They are not the same... 8M0050097 is what you would want.


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