{"product_id":"merc-23","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Exhaust Shutter 15982","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eMercury \/ MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eExhaust Shutter — 15982\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eMercury Quicksilver 15982 Exhaust Shutter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eexhaust flapper valve\u003c\/strong\u003e used in many \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrive exhaust systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. It installs inside the exhaust outlet to allow exhaust gases to exit the engine while helping prevent \u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"402\"\u003ewater from flowing back into the engine\u003c\/strong\u003e through the exhaust. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"503\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhaust shutter \/ exhaust flapper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eOEM Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eInstallation Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhaust elbow or Y-pipe outlet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eThe exhaust shutter performs two important roles in a marine engine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eAllows exhaust gases to exit\u003c\/strong\u003e the engine normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"915\"\u003ePrevents backflow of water\u003c\/strong\u003e into the exhaust manifold and cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eThis protection is critical when the boat suddenly stops or reverses, where water pressure in the exhaust system can surge backward. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eCommonly used on many \u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrive engines\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e4.3L V6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e5.0L V8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e5.7L V8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eVarious \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eAlpha and Bravo drive exhaust systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eExact compatibility varies by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eexhaust elbow and Y-pipe design\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eService Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eExhaust shutters should be inspected periodically because they can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eMelt or warp from exhaust heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eBreak apart and restrict exhaust flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eFail to block water reversion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eA damaged shutter can allow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003ewater intrusion into the engine\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can lead to severe engine damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eFitment Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eAlways verify the correct shutter using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eengine serial number and exhaust assembly diagram\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Mercury parts catalog.\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":43563838504996,"sku":"15982","price":74.26,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/894b7c5c-1cf4-4806-9012-8f1e3615f505.png?v=1773266823","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-23","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}