Sierra 18-8112 90 Degree Hose Fitting, 1 inch NPT x 1 1/4 inch, Crusader Inboard Cooling System, Replaces 97296 97854

The Sierra 18-8112 is a 90 degree hose fitting engineered for the cooling system on Crusader inboard marine engines. Its angled body routes cooling water hose runs through tight engine compartment spaces without kinking, making it a common replacement when an original fitting has corroded or cracked. The fitting is threaded 1 inch NPT x 1 1/4 inch, allowing it to connect directly into the cooling system passages it is designed for while accepting the mating hose size on the other end.

This is a direct-fit replacement part identified by Sierra part number 18-8112, and it corresponds to the OEM cross-reference numbers 97296 and 97854, so it can be ordered using either the Sierra number or those original equipment numbers. It is intended for use as part of the broader Crusader inboard cooling system lineup, alongside related manifold, riser, and gasket components in that same system.

Specifications

• Brand: Sierra
• Manufacturer Part Number: 18-8112
• Product Type: Hose Fitting
• Fitting Angle: 90 degree
• Thread Size: 1 inch NPT x 1 1/4 inch
• Application: Crusader inboard cooling system
• OEM Cross Reference: 97296, 97854
• Weight: 0.08 pounds
• UPC: 808282126803

Fitment

• Crusader inboard engine cooling system

Replaces (OEM)

• 97296
• 97854

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sierra 18-8112 hose fitting used for? It is a 90 degree hose fitting used in the cooling system of Crusader inboard marine engines, routing cooling water hose around tight spaces in the engine compartment.

What angle is the 18-8112 fitting? The Sierra 18-8112 is a 90 degree fitting, allowing a hose run to change direction by a right angle rather than requiring a straight connection.

What thread size does the 18-8112 fitting have? It is threaded 1 inch NPT x 1 1/4 inch, matching the cooling system passage and hose connection it is designed for.

Does the Sierra 18-8112 replace any OEM part numbers? Yes, Sierra 18-8112 replaces OEM numbers 97296 and 97854, so it can be cross-referenced and ordered against either of those original part numbers.

Will 18-8112 fit any inboard engine cooling system? Sierra 18-8112 is designed for the Crusader inboard engine cooling system rather than being a universal fitting, so it should be matched against the OEM numbers 97296 or 97854 for confirmation before ordering.

How much does the 18-8112 hose fitting weigh? The Sierra 18-8112 hose fitting weighs 0.08 pounds.

Is the Sierra 18-8112 a genuine or aftermarket part? The 18-8112 is sold under the Sierra brand as a replacement part for the Crusader cooling system, cross-referenced to OEM numbers 97296 and 97854 rather than being an OEM-branded component.

What other components does the 18-8112 fitting work alongside? Within the Crusader inboard cooling system, the 18-8112 fitting is used along with related manifold, riser, spacer, and gasket parts that make up the same cooling circuit.

What is included with the Sierra 18-8112? The 18-8112 is supplied as the single 90 degree, 1 inch NPT x 1 1/4 inch hose fitting; it does not include the mounting bolts or gasket kits used elsewhere in the cooling system.

Can I identify the 18-8112 fitting by its OEM number instead of the Sierra number? Yes, if you only have the OEM number 97296 or 97854 from your original fitting, that cross-references directly to Sierra part number 18-8112.