{"product_id":"mercruiser-cotter-pin-26953","title":"MerCruiser Cotter Pin 26953","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMerCruiser Cotter Pin 26953\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuine OEM cotter pin used in Mercury MerCruiser engine and drive assemblies. Cotter pins are single-use safety fasteners that lock clevis pins, castle nuts, and other hardware in place — preventing loosening under vibration and load. This factory-original part is manufactured to Mercury Marine specifications for reliable fit and retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 26953\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 26953\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Cotter Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Mercury MerCruiser engine and drive assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM — not aftermarket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch this part number to the location shown in your Mercury parts diagram. Cotter pin dimensions (diameter and length) vary across assemblies — always confirm the part number in your diagram before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-cotter-pin-18-54929\"\u003eMercury Cotter Pin 18-54929\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotter pins are a one-time-use part — they should be replaced any time a pinned assembly is disassembled, even if the old pin looks intact. This is especially important on steering linkages, throttle and shift connections, and trim cylinder anchor points where a failed pin can cause a loss of control. Keep a few spares aboard for field repairs. Order by the part number in your Mercury diagram; pin diameter and leg length are critical to proper retention and are not interchangeable across sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563841716260,"sku":"26953","price":6.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/ea23f35b-d98a-4d37-884b-af975e8291d0.png?v=1786480251","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercruiser-cotter-pin-26953","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}