{"product_id":"mercury-mercruiser-bearing-carrier-seal-26-14077","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Bearing Carrier Seal – Inside, 26-14077 | MR, Alpha One, Alpha One Gen II","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong\u003e26-14077 \/ 14077\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003ebearing carrier oil seal\u003c\/strong\u003e used at the propeller-shaft bearing carrier on select MerCruiser sterndrives. Mercury Marine specifically lists this seal for \u003cstrong\u003eMR, Alpha One, Alpha One SS, and Alpha One Gen II\u003c\/strong\u003e drives. In applicable gearcase diagrams, 14077 is identified as the \u003cstrong\u003einside bearing-carrier seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping retain gear lubricant and protect the gearcase from water intrusion around the propeller shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver OEM seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury part number \u003cstrong\u003e26-14077 \/ 14077\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial Mercury description: \u003cstrong\u003eBearing Carrier Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled as the \u003cstrong\u003einside oil seal\u003c\/strong\u003e in applicable propeller-shaft bearing carrier assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits select \u003cstrong\u003eMR, Alpha One, Alpha One SS, and Alpha One Gen II\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury package quantity: \u003cstrong\u003e1 seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGTIN \/ UPC reference: \u003cstrong\u003e745061080034\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate packaged dimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e1.58 × 1.58 × 0.25 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate packaged weight: \u003cstrong\u003e0.02 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed Mercury Marine sterndrive applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser MR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One SS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal appears within the \u003cstrong\u003epropeller-shaft \/ bearing-carrier section of the gear housing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mercury also uses 14077 in selected outboard gearcase applications, so the exact drive or gearcase parts diagram should be checked before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not confuse \u003cstrong\u003e26-14077\u003c\/strong\u003e with the neighboring \u003cstrong\u003eoutside bearing-carrier seal\u003c\/strong\u003e. In applicable Mercury gearcase diagrams:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14077 \/ 26-14077\u003c\/strong\u003e – Inside seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8M0204670\u003c\/strong\u003e – Outside seal, replacing earlier \u003cstrong\u003e26-76868\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seals occupy different positions in the bearing carrier and should not be treated as interchangeable. Confirm the sterndrive model, serial number, and gearcase diagram before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the seal when there is gear lubricant leaking around the propeller shaft, evidence of water entering the gearcase, visible seal damage, hardened or deteriorated sealing lips, or whenever bearing-carrier service requires removal of the existing seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilky or emulsified gear lubricant can indicate water intrusion and should prompt inspection of the complete propeller-shaft sealing arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the propeller shaft where the seal lip rides for scoring, corrosion, fishing-line damage, or excessive wear before installing a new seal. Also inspect the bearing carrier and the adjoining outside seal while the assembly is apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the seal in the correct orientation and depth specified in the applicable Mercury service manual. Avoid damaging the sealing lip during installation and pressure-test the gearcase after service when required by the Mercury procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlternate \/ Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14077\u003c\/strong\u003e – Current Mercury \/ Quicksilver bearing carrier seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26-14077\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mercury formatted part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSierra 18-2077\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aftermarket cross-reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGLM 85130\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aftermarket cross-reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMallory 9-76119\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aftermarket cross-reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8M0204670 is not the direct replacement for 14077 in applicable MerCruiser bearing-carrier diagrams.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is shown separately as the \u003cstrong\u003eoutside seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, while 14077 is the \u003cstrong\u003einside seal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are normally \u003cstrong\u003etwo seal positions around the propeller shaft bearing carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this is where parts can easily get mixed up. \u003cstrong\u003e26-14077 is the inside seal; 8M0204670 is the outside seal on applicable gearcases.\u003c\/strong\u003e If gear oil is already contaminated with water, inspect both seals and the propeller-shaft sealing surface while the carrier is apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mercury-mercruiser-quicksilver-gaskets-seals\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser \/ Quicksilver Gaskets \u0026amp; Seals\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mercruiser-parts\"\u003eMerCruiser Marine Engine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243788664868,"sku":"26-14077","price":28.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/f455e35c-879d-40c0-a6e7-a6839ab8e76f.png?v=1786429301","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-bearing-carrier-seal-26-14077","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}