{"product_id":"merc-193","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Bellows Assembly 36222A2 (NLA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaintain proper sealing and protection of the sterndrive transom assembly with the \u003cstrong\u003eMercury MerCruiser Bellows Assembly 36222A2\u003c\/strong\u003e. This genuine Mercury Marine OEM bellows assembly was designed to provide a flexible watertight seal between the sterndrive and transom assembly, protecting critical drivetrain components from water intrusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis component is designed exclusively for early, vintage sterndrive configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e MerCruiser I, IA, IB, IC, and EZ-Shift outdrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage models built between \u003cstrong\u003e1963 and 1966\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bellows acts as a protective rubber sleeve around the driveline area, allowing the sterndrive to move during steering and trimming while keeping water out of the drive shaft housing. Proper bellows condition is critical because failure can allow water to enter the gimbal housing and damage internal components such as the gimbal bearing or U-joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This part number is \u003cstrong\u003eNLA (No Longer Available)\u003c\/strong\u003e from Mercury Marine, meaning it has been discontinued and may only be found as remaining dealer inventory or new-old-stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine OEM bellows assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber construction designed for sterndrive movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps seal the driveline area from water intrusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects internal components such as U-joints and gimbal bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for durability in harsh marine environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal replacement for discontinued Mercury bellows assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: \u003cstrong\u003e36222A2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Sterndrive bellows assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Transom assembly driveline sealing bellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible MerCruiser Drives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally used on certain early MerCruiser sterndrive transom assemblies including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly MerCruiser Alpha \/ pre-Alpha drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect vintage MerCruiser sterndrive applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment varies depending on drive model and serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bellows assembly creates a flexible seal between the sterndrive and transom assembly. This allows the drive to move during steering and trim while protecting the driveline cavity from water intrusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing worn or cracked bellows helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent water from entering the transom assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect U-joints and gimbal bearings from corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain proper sterndrive reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid costly drivetrain repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Compatibility Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBellows assemblies vary significantly depending on sterndrive model and serial number. Always verify compatibility using the \u003cstrong\u003esterndrive serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering replacement components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury OEM: \u003cstrong\u003e36222A2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier version: \u003cstrong\u003e36222A1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus: NLA (No Longer Available)\u003c\/strong\u003e — remaining dealer\/new-old-stock only.\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":43563855446052,"sku":"36222A2","price":52.56,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/012cca16-a7d7-4db3-be19-e2968cc9c857.png?v=1773449228","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-193","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}