For Mercury Racing outboard owners demanding the ultimate in durability, steering precision, and reliability, Buckshot Racing offers the definitive upgrade: a high-performance sintered bronze swivel pin bushing, made in the USA to exacting standards.
This advanced component replaces Mercury’s OEM bushing #847729 and the standard composite version #23-847726, delivering unmatched performance for both 2-stroke and 4-stroke high-output Mercury outboards, including today’s most aggressive 4.6L V8 models.
Unlike the factory composite bushings, which rely on polymer materials prone to fatigue and wear under high heat and load, Buckshot Racing’s bushing is manufactured from oil-impregnated sintered bronze—a self-lubricating metal embedded with PTFE-based synthetic lubricants. This ensures continuous lubrication, lower maintenance, and exceptionally low friction, even in the harshest marine racing conditions.
Thanks to its corrosion-resistant construction and a wide operating temperature range from -30°F to +303°F, this bushing maintains its structural integrity where composite units often fail. It is engineered to tighter tolerances than OEM parts, providing smoother steering input, reduced lateral play, and greater responsiveness during high-speed operation.
Buckshot Racing’s bronze bushing is specifically designed to fit a broad array of Mercury Racing 2-stroke and 4-stroke performance engines. Compatible models include the 150/200 EFI PRO MAX and SUPER MAG, 2.5L EFI and 2.5L EFI Offshore, as well as the 200 EFI PRO MAX and SUPER MAG.
It also supports the 200 HP XS 6-cylinder (2.5L) engines, including ROS (Race Offshore Series) variants. For mid-range power applications, it fits the 225 EFI PRO MAX, 225 EFI PROMAX, and 225 EFI PRO MAX / SUPER MAG platforms.
High-horsepower 2-stroke models such as the 250 HP Sport XS 6-cylinder (2.5L) and the 250 HP XS 6-cylinder (3.0L) are also fully supported, along with the powerful 300 HP EFI ProMax, 300 (3.0L EFI) Super Magnum, and 300 HP XS 6-cylinder (3.2L). For those running the legendary 300X (3.0L EFI) PRO MAX, this bushing offers a direct-fit upgrade with race-proven performance benefits.
In addition to supporting Mercury’s iconic 2-stroke lineup, this sintered bronze bushing also fits the latest generation of Mercury Racing 4-stroke V8 engines, including the 250R and 300R models. These 4.6L V8 outboards demand greater load handling, torque stability, and structural resilience—demands that Buckshot Racing’s bushing is uniquely built to meet.
This is more than a replacement part—it’s an enhancement. With precision manufacturing, maintenance-free operation, and high-load durability, Buckshot Racing’s swivel pin bushing sets the new standard for steering system upgrades in Mercury Racing applications. Designed, machined, and tested in the USA, it offers exact fitment, increased safety, and race-proven performance for boaters who demand the best.
Whether you're maintaining a legacy engine like the 300X (3.0L EFI) PRO MAX or pushing the limits of a modern 4.6L V8 Mercury Racing outboard, Buckshot Racing’s sintered bronze bushing delivers the reliability and control you need to stay ahead on the water.
Add Oil Seals for the top and bottom as needed part numbers: 847729, 26-847729 Mercury (MSRP: $28.75) (Part #2 Shown Above) vs Buckshot Racing MSRP $20
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