# 2697335 Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Oil Seal | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Timing Cover Oil Seal - Part Number: 26-97335

  

A genuine Quicksilver timing cover oil seal used on selected MerCruiser petrol engines. This seal is fitted at the front timing cover / crankshaft area and helps prevent engine oil leakage from the crankshaft snout area on compatible MerCruiser GM small-block and related petrol engines where specified.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM timing cover oil seal

• Correct Mercury part number 26-97335

• Front crankshaft / timing cover seal application

• Used on selected MerCruiser petrol engine timing cover assemblies

• Important replacement during timing cover, harmonic balancer or engine front seal service

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 26-97335 current OEM timing cover oil seal reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 26-97335

• 97335

• 2697335

• Mercury 26-97335

• Quicksilver 26-97335

• Timing cover oil seal

• Front crankshaft seal

• Harmonic balancer seal

• 27-810846T related oil pan / engine gasket set family reference

• 27-33395 related exhaust manifold gasket service family reference

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Aftermarket timing cover oil seal equivalents are available where matched directly to 26-97335 and the engine front cover application

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• MerCruiser timing cover / front crankshaft seal assemblies

• MerCruiser GM V8 petrol engines where 26-97335 is specified

• Front engine seal service during timing cover or balancer removal

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• MerCruiser 5.0L GM 305 V8 applications where timing cover seal 26-97335 is specified

• MerCruiser 5.0LX GM 305 V8 applications where specified

• MerCruiser 5.7L GM 350 V8 applications where timing cover seal 26-97335 is specified

• MerCruiser 5.7LX GM 350 V8 applications where specified

• MerCruiser 350 MAG GM 350 V8 applications where 26-97335 is specified

• MerCruiser 228 GM 305 V8 - 1978-1984 applications where specified

• MerCruiser 230 GM 305 V8 - 1985-1987 applications where specified

• MerCruiser 260 GM 350 V8 - 1978-1987 applications where specified

• MerCruiser 898 GM 305 V8 - 1977-1984 applications where specified

• MerCruiser 5.0L GM 305 V8 - serial 0B774445 to 0F600999 where specified

• MerCruiser 5.7L GM 350 V8 - serial 0B525982 to 0F600999 where specified

• MerCruiser 350 MAG Alpha / Bravo - serial 0B525982 to 0F600999 where specified

• MerCruiser small-block GM V8 timing cover assemblies using oil seal 26-97335

  

• Engine Type: MerCruiser GM small-block petrol V8 where specified

• Engine Range: commonly 5.0L / 305 CID and 5.7L / 350 CID where specified

• System Type: Timing cover / front crankshaft oil seal

  

🔌 Function

  

The timing cover oil seal seals around the crankshaft snout at the front of the engine, preventing engine oil from escaping behind the harmonic balancer / pulley area.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Oil leak from front of engine

• Oil residue behind crank pulley or harmonic balancer

• Seal lip hardened, cracked or grooved

• Timing cover removed and seal disturbed

• Front crankshaft sealing surface worn

• Replacement required during timing cover or engine reseal service

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 59.95 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 59.95 AUD | In stock |

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/2697335-mercury-mercruiser-quicksilver-oil-seal-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-18