{"product_id":"transom-service-kit-for-mercruiser-r-mr-alpha-one-sterndrives-replaces-30-803097t1-bellows-gimbal-bearing-seals-61-08397","title":"Engineered Marine Products Transom Service Kit 61-08397, Replaces 30-803097T1, Fits Mercruiser R, MR, Alpha One Drives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Engineered Marine Products Transom Service Kit (61-08397) is a complete bellows and gimbal bearing service kit for Mercruiser sterndrive units, built to restore a watertight, properly aligned transom assembly during routine drive service or bellows replacement. The kit is a direct replacement for OEM part 30-803097T1 and fits Mercruiser R, MR, and Alpha One drives (1983-90, S\/N 6225577 and up) as well as Alpha One SS drives (1986-89, S\/N OA 545004 and up).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the kit you get the two core wear components that fail most often during a transom service: a gimbal bearing (cross-referencing to OEM 30-60794A4 and 30-60794A2) that supports the drive shaft and must be replaced any time the bellows are serviced, and a U-joint bellows (cross-referencing to OEM 60932A4) that seals the U-joint area against water intrusion. The kit's components carry a machined exterior finish for a precise, factory-style fit. Weighing 4.583 pounds and measuring 12 x 6 x 6 inches as packaged, the kit is sized for a standard transom service job without requiring separate part-by-part ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered Marine Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61-08397\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transom Service Kit (Bellows Kit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.583 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 6 x 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 840080483375\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gimbal Bearing (18-2100), U-Joint Bellows (18-2751)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGimbal Bearing Cross-Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60794A4, 30-60794A2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Bellows Cross-Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60932A4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercruiser R, MR, Alpha One (1983-90), S\/N 6225577 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercruiser Alpha One SS (1986-89), S\/N OA 545004 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaces (OEM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e30-803097T1\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Engineered Marine Products transom service kit 61-08397 include?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kit 61-08397 includes a gimbal bearing (18-2100) and a U-joint bellows (18-2751), the two components typically replaced together during a Mercruiser transom service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Mercruiser drives does this kit fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit fits Mercruiser R, MR, and Alpha One drives (1983-90, S\/N 6225577 and up) and Alpha One SS drives (1986-89, S\/N OA 545004 and up).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat OEM part number does 61-08397 replace?\u003c\/strong\u003e Transom service kit 61-08397 replaces OEM Mercruiser part 30-803097T1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the gimbal bearing in this kit compatible with OEM part numbers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the gimbal bearing included in kit 61-08397 cross-references to OEM part numbers 30-60794A4 and 30-60794A2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat OEM number does the U-joint bellows in this kit cross-reference to?\u003c\/strong\u003e The U-joint bellows included in kit 61-08397 cross-references to OEM part number 60932A4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the 61-08397 transom service kit weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit weighs 4.583 pounds as packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the packaged dimensions of this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kit 61-08397 measures 12 x 6 x 6 inches as packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine Mercruiser part or an aftermarket kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e 61-08397 is an Engineered Marine Products kit, an aftermarket equivalent to OEM part 30-803097T1, not an original Mercruiser-branded kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to replace both the gimbal bearing and U-joint bellows during a transom service?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kit 61-08397 bundles both the gimbal bearing (18-2100) and U-joint bellows (18-2751) because both are commonly serviced together on Mercruiser R, MR, and Alpha One drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finish do the components in this kit have?\u003c\/strong\u003e The components in the 61-08397 kit have a machined exterior finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this kit fit an Alpha One SS drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, kit 61-08397 fits Mercruiser Alpha One SS drives from 1986-89 with S\/N OA 545004 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the UPC for this transom service kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The UPC for Engineered Marine Products transom service kit 61-08397 is 840080483375.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMP","offers":[{"title":"Default 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