Mercury Quicksilver 16755T1 Bell Housing Gasket Kit — MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrive
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Mercury Quicksilver 16755T1 — Bell Housing Installation Gasket Kit, MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrive
| Part Number | 16755T1 |
|---|---|
| Mercury Reference | 16755T1 |
| SKU | 16755T1 |
| Brand | Mercury / Quicksilver (OEM) |
| Product Type | Bell Housing Installation Gasket Kit |
| System | MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrive Bell Housing |
| Kit Contents | 6 gaskets (complete bell housing installation set) |
| Cross-Reference | 16755Q1 (retail packaged equivalent) |
| GTIN | 745061028708 |
| Dimensions | approx. 7.30" × 4.20" × 2.60" |
| Weight | approx. 45 g (0.10 lb) |
Overview
The Mercury Quicksilver 16755T1 is the genuine OEM bell housing installation gasket kit for MerCruiser Bravo sterndrive service. It contains 6 gaskets covering all bell housing sealing surfaces needed during a bell housing installation or reseal. This is the correct kit to use any time the bell housing is being separated and reinstalled on a Bravo drive — using new gaskets from the OEM kit ensures proper sealing and eliminates leak-back from reused compressed originals.
Kit Contents
- 6 × OEM gaskets for MerCruiser Bravo bell housing installation
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury / Quicksilver OEM gasket kit — correct material and dimensions for Bravo bell housing surfaces
- Complete 6-piece set — all bell housing installation gaskets in one kit
- Eliminates the need to source individual gaskets separately
- Correct replacement for both 16755T1 (dealer) and 16755Q1 (retail) applications
Compatible Applications
- MerCruiser Bravo One sterndrive — bell housing installation/reseal service
- MerCruiser Bravo Two sterndrive — bell housing installation/reseal service
- MerCruiser Bravo Three sterndrive — bell housing installation/reseal service
- Any MerCruiser Bravo drive requiring bell housing gasket renewal
- Always confirm by drive model and serial number using the Mercury parts catalog before ordering
When to Replace
- Any time the bell housing is removed from a MerCruiser Bravo sterndrive
- During scheduled drive service where bell housing seals are being renewed
- When oil or water seepage is found at the bell housing joint
- As part of a full drive reseal or overhaul
Installation Notes
- Confirm the drive is a Bravo model and identify the exact serial number before ordering — bell housing gasket kits differ between drive families
- Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly before installing new gaskets
- Do not reuse compressed or torn original gaskets — even minor compression set causes sealing failure on reassembly
- Torque all bell housing fasteners to the MerCruiser service specification for the applicable Bravo model
- Refer to the Mercury MerCruiser service manual for your Bravo model and serial range for the correct assembly sequence and torque values
Technical FAQ
- What is the difference between 16755T1 and 16755Q1? Both are the same bell housing installation gasket kit for Bravo drives. 16755T1 is the dealer/OEM packaging designation; 16755Q1 is the Quicksilver retail packaged version of the same kit. Either number confirms the correct application.
- Does this kit cover all Bravo variants? It is listed by Mercury for Bravo drive bell housing installation as a family. However, Bravo One, Two, and Three have different internal configurations, so always verify by serial number in the Mercury parts catalog before ordering to confirm it is the correct kit for the specific drive being serviced.
- Can I reuse the original gaskets if they look undamaged? Not recommended. Bell housing gaskets compress during initial installation and will not seal reliably when reused. Replace with new OEM gaskets every time the housing is separated.
Parts Desk Insights
Best Use Case: This kit is the right call any time a MerCruiser Bravo drive is having its bell housing removed — whether for a full overhaul, a lower unit swap, or addressing a leak at the bell housing joint. Because the kit covers all six gasket positions in the bell housing installation, it eliminates the need to piece together individual gaskets from separate listings, and ensures every sealing surface gets a fresh OEM part in the same service visit.
Common Issues: The most frequent mistake is ordering without confirming the drive is a Bravo — Alpha One and other MerCruiser drive families use different bell housing configurations and are not interchangeable with this kit. The second common issue is technicians attempting to reuse the original gaskets if they appear undamaged — bell housing gaskets compress during installation and should always be replaced with new OEM parts when the housing is separated.
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Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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