{"product_id":"mercury-intermediate-exhaust-elbow-6-879288a37","title":"Mercury Intermediate Exhaust Elbow 6\" #879288A37","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury Marine 879288A37 Elbows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intermediate exhaust elbow sits between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust system on compatible Mercury inboard and sterndrive applications, and it is one of those components that works hard in silence until it does not. The Mercury Marine 879288A37 is a genuine OEM intermediate exhaust elbow with a 6\" rise, built to Mercury's exact specifications for compatible engines and designed to restore full exhaust system integrity when the original has reached the end of its service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intermediate designation distinguishes this elbow from a standard exhaust elbow in terms of its position and function within the exhaust system. It manages the transition of hot exhaust gases away from the manifold while incorporating the water injection point that introduces raw water into the exhaust stream for cooling. The 6\" rise is a factory-specified dimension that controls exhaust routing geometry and water drainage behavior. It is engineered to keep water from migrating back toward the engine during deceleration or when the boat is at rest with the stern sitting low, and it is not a dimension that can be substituted with a different rise height without consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhaust elbows live in one of the harshest spots on any marine engine. Heat from the exhaust, constant raw water contact, and the corrosive byproducts of combustion attack the elbow body, water passages, and sealing surfaces continuously. Restricted water passages reduce exhaust cooling efficiency, and a cracked or leaking elbow creates pathways for exhaust gases or water to reach places they should never be. As a genuine Mercury Marine OEM part, the 879288A37 is manufactured to the original material, dimensional, and water passage specifications, restoring the exhaust system to factory performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine OEM intermediate exhaust elbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 879288A37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" rise configuration for correct exhaust routing and water drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporates a raw water injection point for exhaust stream cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM material, dimensional, and water passage specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement with no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine model, serial number, and existing elbow rise height before ordering. The intermediate exhaust elbow is specific to certain Mercury inboard and sterndrive configurations, and verifying the correct part number and rise height for your application is the most important step before starting this repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormalized SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 879288A37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPC Code:\u003c\/b\u003e 745061819139\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54090304586033,"sku":"MRC-879288A37","price":370.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7184\/8291\/files\/mercury-intermediate-exhaust-elbow-6-879288a37-745061819139-1236626859.jpg?v=1777977091","url":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicemarine.com\/products\/mercury-intermediate-exhaust-elbow-6-879288a37","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}