{"product_id":"washer-12-41721","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Bell Housing Hinge Pin Washer | Sterndrive Hardware Component | Phenolic Material | 41721","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Bell Housing Hinge Pin Washer | Sterndrive Hardware Component | Phenolic Material | 41721\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eSmall parts often do big jobs. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eMercury Marine 41721 Quicksilver Bell Housing Hinge Pin Washer\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those quiet essentials that keeps your MerCruiser drive running smoothly. Designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Bravo sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e, this washer sits between the \u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"458\"\u003egimbal ring and bell housing\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing friction and wear during steering and trim movement. Made from a tough phenolic composite with an adhesive backing, it installs easily and stays in place — giving you lasting performance and peace of mind every time you’re on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"751\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces friction between the \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"796\"\u003egimbal ring\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"817\"\u003ebell housing\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing smooth motion and alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"907\"\u003ephenolic composite\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen for its strength, light weight, and resistance to moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eDesign Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e1.75\" OD x 1.03\" ID x .030\" thick\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eadhesive backing\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resists wear, vibration, and exposure to marine elements for long service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits \u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eBravo sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested to Mercury’s OEM standards for reliability and precise fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eWorks with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eBravo sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eCommonly used on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003ecruisers, sport boats, and offshore vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped with MerCruiser power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eSuitable for use in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003efreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eFits directly between the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003egimbal ring\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003ebell housing hinge pin\u003c\/strong\u003e assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e41721 hinge pin washer\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps your bell housing pivoting smoothly by reducing metal-on-metal contact. The phenolic material absorbs vibration, resists compression, and prevents corrosion at one of the most critical points of your drive’s steering assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eThe adhesive backing simplifies installation and keeps the washer in position during assembly. Once installed, it stays put — even under repeated stress from trim and steering movement. The result is smoother operation, less wear on surrounding parts, and fewer service issues down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eQuicksilver 41721\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003egenuine Mercury Marine part\u003c\/strong\u003e, made to the exact specs your sterndrive was built with. Generic washers may use inferior materials that break down or deform over time, leading to steering stiffness or misalignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003eMercury’s phenolic washer is precision-cut, tested for heat and pressure resistance, and designed to maintain its shape and thickness under marine conditions. 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