27988231 Mercury MerCruiser 988231 Gasket | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Power Trim Hose Connector / Trim Manifold Gasket - Part Number: 27-988231

A genuine Quicksilver gasket used under the power trim hydraulic hose connector / trim manifold on selected MerCruiser Alpha and Bravo sterndrive transom assemblies. This gasket seals the hydraulic connector block area where the trim hoses pass through or mount to the gimbal / transom assembly.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM gasket

• Correct Mercury part number 27-988231

• Power trim hose connector / trim manifold gasket

• Used on MerCruiser Alpha and Bravo sterndrive trim systems

• Important seal during trim hose connector or manifold service

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 27-988231 current OEM service reference

• 27-98823 related earlier formatted reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 27-988231

• 988231

• 27988231

• 27-98823

• 98823

• 2798823

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Sierra: 18-0388

• GLM: 32500

• 62-1601 related aftermarket reference

• 2889-7101 / 28897101 related aftermarket reference

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser Alpha and Bravo power trim hose connector / manifold gasket applications

Typically suits:

• Drive models:

• MerCruiser Alpha One stern drive power trim hose connector applications, 1983 and newer

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II power trim manifold / hose connector applications

• MerCruiser Bravo One power trim hose connector gasket applications

• MerCruiser Bravo Two power trim hose connector gasket applications

• MerCruiser Bravo Three power trim hose connector gasket applications

• MerCruiser Bravo IV / Sportsmaster trim manifold gasket applications where 27-988231 is specified

• MerCruiser Alpha / Bravo gimbal housing trim manifold gasket locations using 27-988231

• Drive Type: MerCruiser Alpha / Bravo sterndrive

• System Type: Power trim hose connector gasket / trim manifold gasket

• Application Note: This is a trim manifold / hydraulic connector gasket, so fitment follows the trim manifold and gimbal housing design rather than engine model alone

🔌 Function

The gasket seals the hydraulic trim connector / manifold interface to help prevent trim fluid leakage and water intrusion around the gimbal housing trim hose connection.

Common signs of failure:

• Trim fluid seepage at connector block

• Water or corrosion around trim manifold area

• Trim hose connector removed during service

• Gasket torn or flattened

• Hydraulic trim system losing fluid near transom assembly

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging