Mercury MerCruiser Sleeve 23-39273
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The Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 23-39273 Sleeve is an OEM spacer sleeve used in vintage MerCruiser transom plate, gimbal housing, and steering/linkage assemblies. This precision-machined sleeve helps maintain correct spacing and support in early sterndrive hardware locations where the factory parts diagram calls for 23-39273 or 39273.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury Marine / Quicksilver sleeve
- Part number: 23-39273
- Also referenced as 39273
- Category: bushing / spacer / sleeve hardware
- Used in early MerCruiser transom plate and steering linkage service
- Catalog designation: SLEEVE @5
- Approximate weight: 0.05 lb
Product Compatibility
Used in vintage MerCruiser applications including:
- MerCruiser I, IA, IB, IC
- MerCruiser OA, OB, OC
- Early 120 HP, 160 HP, and 165 HP inline sterndrive configurations
- Transom plate assemblies
- Inner transom plates
- Gimbal housings
- Early mechanical shift / steering linkage locations
Fitment Notice
Confirm fitment by exact MerCruiser drive model, serial number, and transom plate or gimbal housing diagram before ordering. Early MerCruiser assemblies often use multiple sleeves, bushings, and spacers in nearby linkage locations.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this sleeve when worn, missing, corroded, distorted, seized, or when looseness is found in the related linkage or transom plate hardware.
Installation Notes
Install only in the diagram-specified location. Inspect the mating pin, bolt, bushing, or linkage hardware during service, since worn surrounding parts can cause repeat play even with a new sleeve installed.
Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
- 23-39273
- 39273
Parts Desk Insight
This is a small but important vintage MerCruiser spacing part. The safest way to match it is by the exact transom plate or linkage diagram, because early drives used several similar-looking sleeves and bushings across the same hardware area.
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