Engineered Marine Products Starter Motor 50-35863, Replaces Sierra 18-5913, for MerCruiser GM V-8 454 Mag/502 Mag Engines
The Engineered Marine Products 50-35863 is a marine starter motor built for inboard and sterndrive GM V-8 applications, engineered to OEM standards for reliable electrical-system performance. It is a direct cross-reference to Sierra part number 18-5913, giving boat owners and marine technicians a straightforward replacement option when the original starter fails or needs servicing. The housing has a machined exterior finish, and the unit is rated at 8.1 kW of output to deliver the cranking power required for larger GM V-8 marine engines.
This starter fits a wide range of MerCruiser GM V-8 engine families, including the 454 Mag, 454 Mag MPI, 454 Mag MPI MIE, 454 EFI Ski, 465, 500, 500 Bulldog, 502 Mag Bravo, and 502 Mag MPI, across the model years and engine serial ranges each was produced. Engineered Marine Products has supplied both OEM and marine after-market channels for over 40 years, sourcing and engineering electrical components such as starters and alternators to meet the demands of marine electrical systems. The 50-35863 is intended as a bolt-in replacement for the applicable Sierra 18-5913 cross-reference, without modification to the existing wiring or mounting hardware on covered engines.
Specifications
- Brand: Engineered Marine Products
- Manufacturer Part Number: 50-35863
- Product Type: Starter Motor
- Replaces (OEM Cross Reference): 18-5913
- Output Rating: 8.1 kW
- Weight: 8.9 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 10.63 x 6.38 x 5.35 inches
- Exterior Finish: Machined
- UPC: 840080411446
- Fitment: MerCruiser GM V-8 (454 Mag, 454 Mag MPI, 454 Mag MPI MIE, 454 EFI Ski, 465, 500, 500 Bulldog, 502 Mag Bravo, 502 Mag MPI)
Fitment
- MerCruiser 454 Mag. GM V-8, 1986-1994
- MerCruiser 454 Mag. GM V-8, 1995-1997
- MerCruiser 454 Mag. MPI GM V-8, 1994-1997
- MerCruiser 454 Mag. MPI GM V-8, 1998 and up
- MerCruiser 454 Mag. MPI MIE GM V-8, 1996-1997
- MerCruiser 454 EFI Ski GM V-8, 1995-1996
- MerCruiser 465 GM V-8, 1990-1994
- MerCruiser 500 GM V-8, 1994-1997
- MerCruiser 500 Bulldog GM V-8, 1990-1996
- MerCruiser 502 Mag. Bravo GM V-8, 1990-1993
- MerCruiser 502 Mag. MPI GM V-8, 1993-1997
- MerCruiser 502 Mag. MPI GM V-8, 1998 and up
Replaces (OEM)
- Sierra 18-5913
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Engineered Marine Products 50-35863 starter replace? The 50-35863 is a direct cross-reference to Sierra part number 18-5913, so it can be used as a replacement wherever that Sierra starter number is specified.
Which engines fit this starter? The 50-35863 fits MerCruiser GM V-8 engines including the 454 Mag, 454 Mag MPI, 454 Mag MPI MIE, 454 EFI Ski, 465, 500, 500 Bulldog, 502 Mag Bravo, and 502 Mag MPI, across their respective production years.
Will this starter work on a 1990-1994 MerCruiser 465 GM V-8? Yes, the Engineered Marine Products 50-35863 is a listed fit for the MerCruiser 465 GM V-8 engine built between 1990 and 1994.
How much does the 50-35863 starter weigh? It weighs 8.9 pounds, which is consistent with a marine starter sized for larger GM V-8 inboard and sterndrive engines.
What are the dimensions of this starter motor? The Engineered Marine Products 50-35863 measures 10.63 x 6.38 x 5.35 inches.
What is the power output of the 50-35863? It is rated at 8.1 kW of output, providing the cranking power needed for GM V-8 marine engines such as the MerCruiser 454 Mag and 502 Mag.
Is this a genuine Engineered Marine Products part or an aftermarket copy? The 50-35863 is manufactured by Engineered Marine Products, a company that has supplied both OEM and marine after-market channels with electrical system components for over 40 years.
What finish does the starter housing have? The 50-35863 has a machined exterior finish.
Does the 50-35863 fit the MerCruiser 502 Mag MPI built after 1998? Yes, the Engineered Marine Products 50-35863 covers the MerCruiser 502 Mag. MPI GM V-8 for the 1998 and up production range.
Is installation the same as the original Sierra 18-5913 starter? Since the 50-35863 is a direct cross-reference to Sierra 18-5913, it is intended to mount and wire in the same way on the applicable MerCruiser GM V-8 engines.
Does this starter fit ski boat applications? Yes, the 50-35863 is listed as fitting the MerCruiser 454 EFI Ski GM V-8 engine for the 1995-1996 model years.
What is the UPC for this starter? The Engineered Marine Products starter 50-35863 carries UPC 840080411446.