{"product_id":"merc-295","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Vintage Bell Housing Oil Seal - 26-45587","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong\u003e26-45587\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine Mercury Marine OEM \u003cstrong\u003eoil seal\u003c\/strong\u003e used in select vintage MerCruiser transom, bell housing, and related sterndrive assembly locations. This seal is used where the factory parts diagram calls for \u003cstrong\u003e45587 \/ 26-45587\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping retain lubricant and protect the surrounding assembly from oil leakage at the specified sealing point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine factory OEM oil seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury\/MerCruiser part number: \u003cstrong\u003e26-45587\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: \u003cstrong\u003e45587\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent class: Mercury \u003cstrong\u003e26-series\u003c\/strong\u003e seal\/gasket part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGTIN\/UPC: \u003cstrong\u003e745061152908\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in select vintage MerCruiser bell housing, transom, and sterndrive sealing locations where specified by the factory diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for oil sealing service where the original seal is worn, hardened, leaking, or removed during disassembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon application context includes select early MerCruiser sterndrive and transom assemblies by serial number and diagram location, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Model 90 Renault 96 I\/L4\u003c\/strong\u003e applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect early 1970–1972 inline 4-cylinder MerCruiser configurations where the parts diagram calls for \u003cstrong\u003e26-45587 \/ 45587\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage bell housing or transom assembly sealing locations where this exact seal number is shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this seal only where the MerCruiser parts diagram specifically calls for \u003cstrong\u003e26-45587 \/ 45587\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm fitment by engine model, drive\/transom serial number, bell housing configuration, and exact Mercury\/MerCruiser parts diagram before ordering. Vintage MerCruiser assemblies can use different seals, gaskets, retainers, and housing components depending on production range and original drive configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this oil seal if lubricant is seeping from the bell housing or related sealing area, if the seal lip is hardened, cracked, cut, swollen, or distorted, or whenever the seal is removed during disassembly. Old seals in vintage housings often lose elasticity over time and should not be reused once disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the seal bore and mating surface before installation, and inspect the shaft or sealing surface for grooves, corrosion, pitting, or wear. A damaged sealing surface can cause a new seal to leak again. Install the seal squarely and to the correct depth using the MerCruiser service procedure for the specific transom or bell housing assembly. Replace related gaskets, washers, or retainers shown in the same diagram if they are worn or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26-45587\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mercury\/MerCruiser formatted part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45587\u003c\/strong\u003e — Manufacturer part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage MerCruiser seals should be matched by the original parts diagram rather than by diameter or appearance alone. 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