{"product_id":"merc-671","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Alpha One Gen II Water-Tube Bushing 816599","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMercury 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy OEM water-tube bushing, 23-816599.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGimbal-housing water-tube location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperseding Mercury reference: 23-8165991.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReplacement and Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Parts Lookup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mercurymarine.com\/us\/en\/parts-finder\"\u003eUse Mercury’s official parts finder\u003c\/a\u003e to check the part against your engine or drive serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563881889828,"sku":"816599","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/mercury-brand-placeholder-user-provided_9f552424-b1fc-418f-a663-c9d0cd1b5677.jpg?v=1791244587","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-671","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}