{"product_id":"merc-196","title":"Mercury Seal 36556","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eMercury 36556 is a genuine OEM seal listed in Mercury catalog format as \u003cstrong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e26-36556\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dealer listings identify it by size as \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eSeal (.500 Inch Outside Diameter)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and multiple seller listings commonly describe it as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"334\"\u003ewater outlet tube seal\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver OEM part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"469\"\u003ePart number \u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e36556\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eMercury shorthand listing: \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e26-36556\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eListed size: \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e.500 inch outside diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eSmall sealing component used in Mercury and MerCruiser cooling-related applications. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eThis seal appears across a very broad range of Mercury and MerCruiser applications, including many classic Mercury outboards and older \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eBravo \/ Bravo Two \/ Bravo Three\u003c\/strong\u003e drive families in dealer \"Where Used\" listings. Because the fitment range is so broad, exact compatibility should always be confirmed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003emodel and serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003ePlease confirm compatibility in the Mercury Parts Catalog using your exact engine or drive serial number before purchase. Mercury's official catalog is organized by model and serial number for accurate parts lookup. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eReplace this seal when the original is hardened, damaged, leaking, or being renewed during cooling-system or water outlet tube service. That service context is based on seller descriptions that identify 26-36556 as a water outlet tube seal. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eInstall only the exact seal specified for the application being serviced. Small OEM seals can look interchangeable, but diameter and application location matter, so matching by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003epart number and serial-based diagram\u003c\/strong\u003e is the safest approach. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eAlternate \/ Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e26-36556\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eNo confirmed superseded Mercury part number was established from the sources reviewed. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eSmall cooling-system seals are easy to overlook, but they are often the difference between a dry, reliable assembly and a nuisance leak. Matching the exact OEM seal is the smart move anytime the tube or housing is already apart. This is a practical service inference based on the part's seal function and common water-outlet application descriptions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eShipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563855544356,"sku":"36556","price":6.89,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/93dca315-2a5d-4120-8a4e-5453401629fb.png?v=1775791223","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-196","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}