{"product_id":"merc-814","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Three Bearing Carrier Oil Seal - 26-861694","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong\u003e26-861694\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine Mercury Marine OEM \u003cstrong\u003ebearing carrier oil seal\u003c\/strong\u003e used in select MerCruiser Bravo Three, Bravo Three X, and Blackhawk sterndrive lower gear housing assemblies. This seal is installed in the bearing carrier \/ propeller shaft sealing area, helping retain gear lubricant inside the drive while helping prevent raw-water intrusion around the propeller shaft. It should be used where the Mercury\/MerCruiser gear housing diagram specifically calls for \u003cstrong\u003e861694 \/ 26-861694\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 bearing carrier oil seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury\/MerCruiser part number: \u003cstrong\u003e26-861694\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: \u003cstrong\u003e861694\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial product listing: \u003cstrong\u003eBearing Carrier Oil Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGTIN\/UPC: \u003cstrong\u003e745061450592\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed shipping weight: \u003cstrong\u003e0.25 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed shipping dimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e3.25 in. L x 3.25 in. W x 1.00 in. H\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in Bravo Three, Bravo Three X, and Blackhawk propeller shaft \/ bearing carrier sealing locations where specified by diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon where-used application groups include select MerCruiser sterndrive lower gear housing assemblies by drive serial number and diagram location, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBravo Three\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrives where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBravo Three X\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrives where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackhawk\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrives where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing carrier and propeller shaft sealing locations that call for \u003cstrong\u003e26-861694 \/ 861694\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this seal only where the Mercury\/MerCruiser lower gear housing or bearing carrier diagram specifically calls for \u003cstrong\u003e26-861694\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm fitment by drive serial number, drive model, bearing carrier style, propeller shaft arrangement, and exact Mercury\/MerCruiser parts diagram before ordering. Bravo and Blackhawk gear housings use multiple seals, O-rings, spacers, and carrier components, and the correct seal depends on the specific lower-unit 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 gear lubricant is leaking from the propeller shaft \/ bearing carrier area, water is found in the gear lube, the seal lip is hardened or damaged, or the bearing carrier has been removed during lower-unit service. It should also be inspected after fishing line, debris, corrosion, or propeller shaft wear is found behind the propeller hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the propeller shaft sealing surface, bearing carrier bore, carrier O-rings, related seals, drain and vent screw gaskets, and gear lube condition during service. A grooved, pitted, or corroded shaft can damage a new seal and cause repeat leakage. After seal replacement, pressure\/vacuum test the drive before refilling with gear lubricant and returning the sterndrive to service.\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\u003e26-861694\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mercury\/MerCruiser formatted part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e861694\u003c\/strong\u003e — Manufacturer part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26-8M0033407\u003c\/strong\u003e — related companion seal reference; verify by drive serial number and diagram before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBravo Three and Blackhawk propeller shaft seals should be treated as part of the full bearing carrier sealing system. 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