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

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

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🔧 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  • Superseded by updated housing 8M0062568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
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