{"product_id":"merc-175","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Bearing Carrier Retaining Ring 35128","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 35128 is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003eretaining ring\u003c\/strong\u003e used in older MerCruiser stern drive assemblies. Current Mercury dealer listings identify it as \u003cstrong\u003eRING-RETAINING\u003c\/strong\u003e, and current assembly references place part 35128 in the \u003cstrong\u003egimbal housing \/ exhaust hose\u003c\/strong\u003e and related stern drive housing areas as a \u003cstrong\u003ebearing carrier retaining ring (large), late style\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e35128\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCataloged by current Mercury dealers as \u003cstrong\u003eRING-RETAINING\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent assembly references identify it as \u003cstrong\u003eRING, RETAINING - BEARING CARRIER (LARGE)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked in current assembly references as \u003cstrong\u003elate style\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent dealer listing shows \u003cstrong\u003eGTIN 745061137950\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent shipping-spec listing shows approximate packaged size of \u003cstrong\u003e4.00 x 4.00 x 0.18 in\u003c\/strong\u003e and weight of \u003cstrong\u003e0.06 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strongest supportable fitment for 35128 is older Mercury MerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003estern drive housing and propshaft \/ bearing carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e service, not a broad engine-only application. Current assembly references show it in \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha One SS 1986–1989\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSSM II\/III\/IV\/V 1982–1995\u003c\/strong\u003e, and early \u003cstrong\u003eIA\/IB\/IC 1964\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser II 1964–1967\u003c\/strong\u003e gimbal housing assemblies. Additional current catalog detail places it specifically in the \u003cstrong\u003egimbal housing bearing carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e area on late-style early-drive assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify fitment by exact \u003cstrong\u003edrive model\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eserial number\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the correct \u003cstrong\u003egimbal housing \/ bearing carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e diagram before ordering. With 35128, the safest match is the exact housing and bearing-carrier location, because early MerCruiser stern drives use multiple retaining rings in nearby assemblies and the current references distinguish this one as the \u003cstrong\u003elarge, late-style\u003c\/strong\u003e bearing carrier ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis retaining ring is typically replaced when it is bent, corroded, fatigued, damaged during disassembly, or no longer holds the bearing carrier securely in place. Because current references place 35128 in the bearing-carrier retention area of the gimbal housing \/ propshaft assembly, secure fit and correct ring condition matter more than appearance alone. This service guidance is a practical inference from its documented retaining-ring role and assembly location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall 35128 only after confirming the exact Mercury MerCruiser housing diagram for the drive being serviced. Current assembly references place it in the \u003cstrong\u003egimbal housing assembly and exhaust hose\u003c\/strong\u003e area on early drives and in \u003cstrong\u003egear housing assembly (propshaft)\u003c\/strong\u003e service on racing \/ performance stern drives, so the exact diagram and style break should be checked before reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent sources reviewed show \u003cstrong\u003e35128\u003c\/strong\u003e as the active Mercury OEM reference for this retaining ring. The sources checked did not show a clearly supported newer Mercury superseding part number for this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good example of why the SKU should lead the listing. Part \u003cstrong\u003e35128\u003c\/strong\u003e is more specific than the generic “retaining ring” label, because current assembly references tie it to the \u003cstrong\u003ebearing carrier \/ gimbal housing\u003c\/strong\u003e service area and identify it as the \u003cstrong\u003elarge, late-style\u003c\/strong\u003e version. Matching by exact drive diagram is the safer move than ordering by part name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563854823460,"sku":"35128","price":31.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/9bc4ee4e-86c3-4048-af51-efa64bc0233d.png?v=1776811587","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-175","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}