{"product_id":"merc-929","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Steering Link-Rod Screw Spring 87739","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMercury Quicksilver 24-87739 is the steering link-rod screw spring identified in the gimbal-ring and steering-lever assembly on specified legacy MerCruiser V8 installations. It appears at callout 35A beside the lever-to-link-rod screw assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog number: 24-87739; bare reference: 87739.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering link-rod screw application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV8-specific callout in the referenced gimbal-ring assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MerCruiser 898 stern-drive catalog, 1978–1982, serials 4898730–6225576, identifies this spring for V8-engine steering connections. Match the installed steering link and drive\/transom assembly before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReplacement and Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace a missing, damaged or distorted spring and inspect the link-rod screw, washers and retaining hardware. Steering hardware must be assembled and secured in the order specified by the service manual, followed by a full steering movement check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA shared gimbal-ring drawing can contain both inline- and V8-engine hardware. The V8 note beside spring 24-87739 matters as much as the diagram heading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Parts Lookup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mercurymarine.com\/us\/en\/parts-finder\"\u003eOpen Mercury’s official parts finder\u003c\/a\u003e and check the engine or drive serial number and assembly callout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563899682852,"sku":"87739","price":26.35,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/mercury-brand-placeholder-user-provided_c63d4b42-4d5e-4434-87fb-f0720a0758e6.jpg?v=1791247520","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-929","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}