43881A14 43880-C4 Mercruiser Gimble housing Alpha Gen 2 | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II Gimbal Housing Assembly - Part Number: 43881A14

A genuine used MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II gimbal housing carrying casting identification 43880-C4.

The housing mounts through the transom and supports the Gen II gimbal ring, bell housing, steering components, gimbal bearing, bellows and gear-lube fittings.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Mercury MerCruiser OEM Alpha Gen II gimbal housing
• Correct service number 43881A14
• Associated casting number 43880-C4
• Used on Alpha One Gen II transom systems
• Superseded by updated housing 8M0062568

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II transom assemblies
• Mechanical- and power-steering Gen II installations

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Alpha One Gen II - 1991-1995, serial 0D469859 to 0F679999
• Alpha One Gen II - 1996-1997, serial 0F680000 to 0K999999
• Alpha One Gen II - 1998 and later, serial 0L100040 and above when the updated fitting configuration is matched
• 43880-C4 / 43881A14 housing commonly associated with 1996 and later service applications
• HP Range: Engine-family controlled
• Engine Type: MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrive transom system
• Year Range: 1991 onward, serial and gear-lube fitting controlled

🔌 Function

The housing provides the fixed transom structure for the gimbal ring and bell housing. It carries steering and drive loads and supports the bearing, bellows, water and gear-lube connections.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Housing is cracked, corroded or distorted
• Gimbal-bearing bore is worn
• Gear-lube fitting or passage is damaged
• Pivot or steering mount has excess play
• Bellows sealing surfaces leak

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 8M0062568 → Supersedes 43881A14
• 43881A14 earlier Gen II housing reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 43881A14
• 43880-C4
• 43881A8
• 43881A11
• 43881A16
• 816461A2 related Gen II assembly
• 8M0062568 current updated housing

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• Recmar: RM43881A14
• Boat-Parts: BPO-43881A14 aftermarket gimbal housing

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Removed from running engine where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated