Mercury - Engine Starter Late-Style Ford Marine Applications Marine-Grade Construction 8M6007299. Overview. If you've spent enough time around older Ford-based marine engines, you know the sound they should make when you turn the key-a confident crank that settles into a steady rumble. When a starter is tired, that familiar rhythm fades, and suddenly even a simple trip across the harbor feels uncertain. The Quicksilver 8M6007299 Engine Starter brings that peace of mind back. Built for late-style