{"product_id":"mercury-mercruiser-gimbal-ring-sleeve-spacer-23-39273","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Gimbal Ring Sleeve \/ Spacer 23-39273","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMercury MerCruiser 23-39273\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM sleeve\/spacer used in the \u003cstrong\u003egimbal ring assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e on earlier MerCruiser sterndrive and transom assemblies. This small but critical component maintains correct positioning of the gimbal ring within the steering and transom system on drives equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eolder-style roller gimbal ring bearing arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e. One sleeve is typically required per assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e120\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e140\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e160\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e165\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e225-S\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e228\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e233\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e250\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e260\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e470\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e485\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e888\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e898\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003e898 \/ 228\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser \u003cstrong\u003eIA \/ IB \/ IC E-Z Shift\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR \/ MR \/ Alpha One\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrives — old-design gimbal ring arrangement only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR \/ MR \/ Alpha One\u003c\/strong\u003e transom assemblies — old-design gimbal ring arrangement only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDocumented applications span approximately the mid-1960s through early Alpha One production, depending on drive and serial-number range. Always confirm with the drive or transom assembly serial number.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSerial Number \u0026amp; Fitment Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment \u003cstrong\u003emust be confirmed using the MerCruiser drive or transom assembly serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e. On R\/MR\/Alpha One assemblies, this sleeve is associated specifically with the \u003cstrong\u003eold-design gimbal ring bearing arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e using roller bearings. Later assemblies transitioned to a nylon gimbal-ring bearing design using a different part — visual similarity is not sufficient to confirm compatibility. If your drive uses the updated nylon bearing design, this sleeve is not the correct part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23-39273\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Referenced As:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39273\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23-39273\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 745061141117\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleeve \/ spacer — gimbal ring assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steering \u0026amp; transom \/ gimbal ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 per assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refer to Mercury service manual for torque specs and fastener requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the sleeve any time the gimbal ring or steering assembly is being serviced. Replace if the sleeve shows wear, distortion, corrosion, or damage from disassembly, or if it can no longer maintain correct fit within the gimbal ring. \u003cstrong\u003eExcessive steering play\u003c\/strong\u003e should also prompt a full inspection of the surrounding roller bearing, oil seals, grease fittings, and steering components — the sleeve alone is rarely the only worn item in a tired gimbal assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall in the designated position within the gimbal ring assembly alongside the roller bearing, oil seals, and grease fitting. Confirm the drive uses the \u003cstrong\u003eold-style roller gimbal ring configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e before installation. Follow the appropriate Mercury MerCruiser service manual for disassembly sequence, lubrication specifications, and reassembly torque values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlternate \/ Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23-39273\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e39273\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo confirmed direct superseding OEM number should be substituted without verifying the exact drive or transom assembly configuration. Later nylon-bearing assemblies use a different part number entirely.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11077659787300\"\u003eSierra Gimbal Bearing 18-21006 – MerCruiser Bravo \u0026amp; Gen II Sterndrive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131402039332\"\u003eMercury Quicksilver Cotter Pin 18-54929 – Gimbal Ring \u0026amp; Lower Swivel Pin Retainer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131441524772\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Bellows Assembly 8M0124227\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the go-to part when rebuilding or inspecting an early-style MerCruiser gimbal ring assembly on R, MR, or Alpha One drives equipped with the older roller-bearing arrangement. It's most commonly needed during full gimbal ring service — not as a standalone fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most frequent customer mistake is ordering this sleeve for a later Alpha One assembly that has already been updated to the nylon bearing design. The serial number is the only reliable way to confirm which gimbal ring style your drive uses. If you're unsure, check the drive diagram before ordering — a mismatch here means the part won't fit correctly in the assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563856625700,"sku":"39273","price":28.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/5ef463e3-42b2-4b48-a133-0964861938e9.png?v=1778874456","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-gimbal-ring-sleeve-spacer-23-39273","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}