{"product_id":"merc-226","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Sleeve 23-39273","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 23-39273 Sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e23-39273\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e39273\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 \/ Quicksilver sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: \u003cstrong\u003e23-39273\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso referenced as \u003cstrong\u003e39273\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: bushing \/ spacer \/ sleeve hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in early MerCruiser transom plate and steering linkage service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog designation: \u003cstrong\u003eSLEEVE @5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate weight: \u003cstrong\u003e0.05 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in vintage MerCruiser applications including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003eI, IA, IB, IC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003eOA, OB, OC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly \u003cstrong\u003e120 HP, 160 HP, and 165 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e inline sterndrive configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransom plate assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner transom plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGimbal housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly mechanical shift \/ steering linkage locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this sleeve when worn, missing, corroded, distorted, seized, or when looseness is found in the related linkage or transom plate hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23-39273\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e39273\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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":43563856625700,"sku":"39273","price":28.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/5ef463e3-42b2-4b48-a133-0964861938e9.png?v=1778874456","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-226","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}