{"product_id":"42259-mercury-mercruiser-42260a6-mercruiser-gimbal-housing-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part","title":"42259 Mercury MerCruiser 42260A6 MerCruiser Gimbal Housing | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n 🔧 Product Description\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Genuine MerCruiser Alpha Gimbal Housing - Part Number: 42260A6 \/ Casting Number: 42259\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A genuine MerCruiser gimbal housing assembly used on Alpha One generation 1 transom assemblies. This housing forms the outer transom plate structure for the sterndrive mounting system and supports key steering, bell housing, drive and transom sealing components.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n ⚙️ Key Features\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Genuine MerCruiser OEM gimbal housing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Correct service reference 42260A6 with casting number 42259\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Used on Alpha One generation 1 transom assemblies\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Square gimbal ring \/ square steering lever style application\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Supports bell housing, gimbal ring, steering and drive mounting components\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🔄 Supersession \u0026amp; Cross Reference\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n OEM Supersession Chain:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 42260A6 current assembly reference for casting 42259\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 42259 casting \/ housing reference\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n OEM \/ Related Numbers:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 42259\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 42260A6\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 42260A8\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 42260 A6\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 42260 A8\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Aftermarket \/ Verified Equivalents:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • No aftermarket equivalent\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🚤 Compatibility\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Commonly used on:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser Alpha One generation 1 transom assemblies with square gimbal ring \/ square steering lever layout\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Typically suits:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Drive \/ engine applications:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser Alpha One generation 1 transom assembly applications, 1983-1990\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser Alpha One models with square gimbal ring and square steering lever\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 2.5L 120HP 4-cylinder Alpha One transom applications, 1983-1990\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 3.0L 140HP 4-cylinder Alpha One transom applications, 1983-1990\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 3.7L 170HP \/ 470 \/ 488 4-cylinder Alpha One transom applications, 1983-1990\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 4.3L V6 185HP \/ 205HP Alpha One transom applications using 3 inch exhaust Y-pipe layout\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 5.0L GM 305 V8 Alpha One transom applications using 3 inch exhaust Y-pipe layout\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser 5.7L GM 350 V8 Alpha One transom applications using compatible Alpha One generation 1 transom layout\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MerCruiser Alpha One generation 1 gimbal housing applications using offset exhaust pipe bolt pattern outer plate\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Drive Type: MerCruiser Alpha One generation 1\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Year Range: 1983-1990\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • System Type: Gimbal housing \/ transom assembly\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🔌 Function\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The gimbal housing forms the main outer transom mounting structure for the sterndrive, supporting steering movement, bell housing attachment, drive alignment and transom sealing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Common signs of failure:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Corrosion around the housing or steering shaft area\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Cracks or damage around mounting points\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Water intrusion through the transom assembly\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Excess play in the gimbal ring or steering system\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Damaged threads, studs or bell housing mounting surfaces\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 📦 Condition\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 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