{"product_id":"mercury-bellows-assembly-53114a1","title":"Mercury Bellows Assembly #53114A1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury Marine 53114A1 Bellows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA failed bellows is one of the most common — and most preventable — causes of water intrusion in a sterndrive or inboard\/outboard setup. When the rubber cracks or tears, water gets into the gimbal housing, the U-joints, and anywhere else it shouldn't be. The Mercury Bellows Assembly #53114A1 is the OEM replacement that seals everything back up and keeps saltwater and lake water where it belongs: outside the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBellows take a beating. They flex constantly with every steering input and trim adjustment, they're exposed to UV, ozone, fuel vapors, and temperature swings, and they're submerged every time the boat is in the water. Mercury engineers these assemblies from materials that hold up to that environment — which is why using a genuine OEM bellows rather than a cheap aftermarket substitute is worth it on a component this critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just over a pound, the 53114A1 ships quickly and is a straightforward replacement for a qualified mechanic or experienced DIYer comfortable working on a sterndrive. If you're doing a full bellows service — which most manufacturers recommend every few years or any time you see cracking — this is the part to have on hand before you pull the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM Mercury Marine bellows assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for Mercury applications specifying part #53114A1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents water intrusion into the gimbal housing and U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV, ozone, and fuel-vapor resistant construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: ~1 lb — fast shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormalized SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 53114A1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPC Code:\u003c\/b\u003e 745061158344\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53399423942961,"sku":"MRC-53114A1","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7184\/8291\/files\/mercury-bellows-assembly-53114a1-745061158344-1230832120.jpg?v=1775046087","url":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicemarine.com\/products\/mercury-bellows-assembly-53114a1","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}