MerCruiser 42260A6 42259-C Gimbal Housing Transom Plate Alpha One 5-Bolt 1988-90 New Parts 8L Models Volvo Penta 3853846

8L Models Volvo Penta 3853846

Removed from a 1981 OMC 3

The earliest 1986 version has top holes located in more pronounced flanges that are more "independent" from the casting

"O" type gear housing Generally 1980-1985

No middle piece for this

MerCruiser 42260A6 42259-C Gimbal Housing Transom Plate Alpha One 5-Bolt 1988-90 New Parts 8L Models Volvo Penta 3853846Item Details MerCruiser Gimbal Housing Plate 42259 C (stamped) 42260A6 is generally the part number indicated for online parts manuals, but there is a bit of confusion that gimbal plates stamped 42259 have 4 holes for the exhaust flange, and the 42259 C have 5 holes would be applicable to the late 80's and early 90's V Engine boats that use the 4" Y pipe. Any 4 cyl MerCruiser models (120 140 470) from 1983 1990 can safely used a housing stamped 42259