{"product_id":"merc-431","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Carrier Assembly 66081A2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"081a104a-d9f6-4f21-b782-c2a810300c3b\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser \/ Quicksilver Carrier Assembly – 66081A2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eRestore proper drivetrain sealing and alignment with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"229\"\u003egenuine Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver 66081A2 Carrier Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e. This OEM \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eU-joint \/ yoke seal carrier assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e is installed in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"356\"\u003edriveshaft housing of MerCruiser sterndrive systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting seals and helping protect internal components from water intrusion. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eManufactured to Mercury Marine’s original equipment specifications, the carrier assembly maintains proper sealing around the driveshaft area and supports the oil seal components that protect the sterndrive gear housing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"760\" 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data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eCommonly used on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrive systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eMC-1 drives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eR \/ MR sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eAlpha One sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eAlpha One Gen II sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eThese drives were installed on many \u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eMerCruiser V6 and V8 engines from the 1960s through modern Alpha One Gen II systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on serial number range. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eFunction in the Sterndrive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eThe carrier assembly sits in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003edriveshaft housing\u003c\/strong\u003e and holds the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eoil seal and bearing support components\u003c\/strong\u003e that protect the sterndrive from water entry while maintaining proper alignment of the driveline. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eImportant Compatibility Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eSterndrive components vary by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003edrive model, production year, and serial number range\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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