Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Alpha One Gen II Water-Tube Bushing 816599
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Product Description
Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 23-816599 is the legacy water-tube bushing used in specified Alpha One Gen II gimbal-housing assemblies. It is positioned with the water tube and retaining cover in the transom water-passage arrangement.
Key Features
- Legacy OEM water-tube bushing, 23-816599.
- Gimbal-housing water-tube location.
- Superseding Mercury reference: 23-8165991.
Product Compatibility
The Alpha One Gen II gimbal-housing catalog lists 8165991 as the replacement for 816599. Confirm the installed water tube, cover and bushing arrangement against the drive / transom serial-number diagram.
Replacement and Installation
Inspect the bushing and surrounding water-tube connection when servicing the gimbal housing. Replace a damaged or deteriorated bushing and check the tube and cover seating surfaces. Follow the applicable service procedure for assembly and cooling-water leak checks.
Parts Desk Insight
This bushing belongs to the gimbal-housing water-tube connection. The lower-unit water-tube guide sleeve is a separate component in the water-pump assembly.
Manufacturer Parts Lookup
Use Mercury’s official parts finder to check the part against your engine or drive serial number.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
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