The Buckshot Racing #77 Billet Race Starter Motor Bracket Cover with Mercury Racing Decals is a clean, durable upgrade for Mercury outboard owners who want improved strength, appearance, and fit under the cowling.
 
This billet cover replaces Mercury Marine and Quicksilver OEM part numbers 8569662 and 8M0111325, which were used across many Mercury, Mercury Racing, Verado, Optimax, Pro XS, Sport XS, XS, and SportJet applications.
 
Each cover is CNC-machined from 6061 billet aluminum and finished with hard-wearing black anodizing. The result is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant, race-inspired replacement that gives the starter area a cleaner and more professional look than the original factory cover.
 
Why Upgrade the Starter Cover?
 
Factory Mercury starter motor covers are functional, but they are not designed with custom rigging, restoration work, or performance builds in mind. On many Mercury Racing, Optimax, Pro XS, and Verado engines, the starter area is highly visible during service, tuning, or display.
 
A black anodized billet cover adds a finished Mercury Racing-style appearance while replacing aging or worn factory hardware.
 
The 6061 billet construction provides excellent strength without adding unnecessary weight, and CNC machining ensures accurate bolt alignment, clean edges, and consistent fitment.
 
Mercury Fitment and Applications
 
This billet starter motor bracket cover replaces Mercury 8569662 and 8M0111325 on many compatible engines. Common fitment includes Mercury Verado 4-cylinder EFI outboards, including many 135 HP, 150 HP, 175 HP, and 200 HP Verado models, as well as Verado 6-cylinder outboards such as 200 HP, 225 HP, 250 HP, 275 HP, 300 HP, 350 HP, and 400 HP applications.
 
It also fits many Mercury 2.5L, 3.0L, and 3.2L V6 outboards, including 135 HP V6 2.5L, 150 HP V6 2.5L, 175 HP V6 2.5L, 150 Pro XS, 175 Pro XS, 200 XS 2.5L, 225 XS 2.5L, 225 Sport XS, 2.5XS, 200 HP 3.0L, 225 HP 3.0L, 250 HP 3.0L, 200 DTS, 225 DTS, 225 Pro XS 3.0L, 250 Pro XS 3.0L, 250 XS, 250 Sport XS, and 300XS 3.2L engines.
 
Performance applications include many 225X EFI Pro Max, 300X Pro Max, 300XS, Sport XS, XS, Pro XS, Optimax DFI, and 3.0L EFI engines. Fitment references also include JP 3.0L jet applications, SportJet 2.5L, and related Mercury jet-drive packages using the same starter bracket cover design.
 
Additional applications include select 1.5L three-cylinder Mercury EFI and Pro XS outboards, including many 75 HP, 80 HP, 90 HP, 100 HP, 115 HP, and 115 Pro XS models where the original part number matches 8569662 or 8M0111325.
 
Because Mercury used these part numbers across multiple engine families and serial ranges, always confirm fitment by engine serial number and original factory part number.
 
CNC-Machined 6061 Billet Aluminum
 
Buckshot Racing #77 machines this cover from 6061 billet aluminum, a proven material used in marine and racing applications for its strength, low weight, and corrosion resistance.
 
The black anodized finish adds surface protection while matching the clean look of Mercury Racing and high-performance outboard builds.
This makes the part a strong choice for freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater engines when properly maintained.
 
Kit Contents
 
Each kit includes one black anodized billet starter motor bracket cover, two stainless steel socket-head bolts, two lock washers, and one Mercury Racing decal. The included stainless hardware gives the installation a clean finished appearance without reusing old or corroded fasteners.
 
While installing the cover, inspect the starter cable, solenoid connection, battery cables, grounds, and nearby harness routing. A clean billet cover improves the look of the assembly, but reliable starting still depends on clean electrical connections and proper grounding.
 
Buckshot Racing #77 Tech Tip
 
If your Mercury outboard is slow to crank, do not immediately blame the starter motor. Weak batteries, loose grounds, corroded cables, poor solenoid connections, and damaged starter leads are common causes of hard-start and slow-cranking issues.
 
For owners upgrading a Mercury Verado, Optimax, Pro XS, Sport XS, XS, 300X, 300XS, 225X Pro Max, SportJet, or 1.5L / 2.5L / 3.0L / 3.2L Mercury outboard, the Buckshot Racing #77 billet starter motor bracket cover is a simple, high-quality upgrade that adds strength, style, and a finished performance look to the powerhead.
 
Part Number Cross References
 
Replaces Mercury Marine / Quicksilver OEM part numbers 8569662 and 8M0111325.
 
Some motors require two (2) brackets. Select two (2) Billet Starter Bracket Cover and Bolts Kits.