does anyone know who supplies the roller lifters to merc for a 1999 hp500? i believe the part number is 849947T and about $80 each. ouch. who makes them and where is a reasonable place to get them?

I'd guess Crane.

hey cord, do you think they might be the crane # 16535-16 ? thanks

The cams, lifters and springs are all Crane parts that Mercury has been using.
Raylar

Nope. I wouldn't. That was only a guess. Give crane a call. Even if it's not an exact merc match, their product will work OK.

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