Description
Mercury 12224 Fish Line Cutting Seal for Alpha One and Gen II Sterndrives
The Mercury 12224 Fish Line Cutting Seal is an outer bearing carrier seal used on select MerCruiser sterndrive applications. Also referenced as 26-12224, this seal fits specific MR, Alpha One, Alpha One SS, and Alpha One Gen II drive models where the parts chart calls for the outer bearing carrier seal.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury fish line cutting seal
- Part number: 12224
- Mercury part reference: 26-12224
- Outer bearing carrier seal application
- Used on select MerCruiser MR, Alpha One, Alpha One SS, and Alpha One Gen II sterndrives
- Designed for compatible prop shaft / bearing carrier seal service
- Helps replace worn, damaged, or missing outer bearing carrier seal components
- Direct fit for applications requiring Mercury 12224 or 26-12224
Fitment / Product Details
- Brand: Mercury
- Part Number: 12224
- Mercury Part Reference: 26-12224
- Product Type: Fish line cutting seal / outer bearing carrier seal
- Application: Select MerCruiser sterndrive bearing carrier seal applications
- Engine Types: MerCruiser sterndrive applications using compatible MR, Alpha One, Alpha One SS, or Alpha One Gen II drive units
- Drive Type: Sterndrive
- Assembly Location: Bearing carrier / prop shaft seal area
- HP Range: Drive-model specific; confirm by sterndrive model, year range, and serial number
- Serial Ranges: Listed below by drive model
- Fitment Note: Match part number 12224 or 26-12224 to the drive model, year range, serial number, and bearing carrier seal requirement before ordering.
Expanded Fitment
- MR / Alpha One: 1984-1990, serial range 6225577 through 0D469858
- MR / Alpha One Counter Rotation: 1984-1990, serial range 6225577 through 0D469858
- Alpha One SS: 1986-1989, serial range 0A545004 and up
- Alpha One Gen II: 1991-1995, serial range 0D469859 through 0F679999
- Alpha One Gen II Counter Rotation: 1991-1995, serial range 0D469859 through 0F679999
- Alpha One Gen II: 1996-1997, serial range 0F680000 through 0K999999
- Alpha One Gen II Counter Rotation: 1996-2023, serial range 0F680000 and up
- Alpha One Gen II: 1998-2023, serial range 0L100040 and up
Why You Should Buy
- Correct outer bearing carrier seal for supported MerCruiser sterndrive applications
- Fits multiple Alpha One and Alpha One Gen II model-year ranges
- Supports prop shaft and bearing carrier seal service
- Useful for replacing the outer seal during lower drive maintenance or repair
- Helps ensure accurate service when matched by part number, model, year, and serial range
Common Applications
- MR / Alpha One sterndrive bearing carrier seal replacement
- MR / Alpha One counter rotation sterndrive seal service
- Alpha One SS outer bearing carrier seal replacement
- Alpha One Gen II sterndrive prop shaft seal service
- Alpha One Gen II counter rotation drive seal service
- Applications requiring Mercury part number 12224 or 26-12224
FAQ
- What is Mercury 12224? Mercury 12224 is a fish line cutting seal used as an outer bearing carrier seal on select MerCruiser sterndrive applications.
- Is 26-12224 the same part reference? Yes. Mercury 12224 is also referenced as 26-12224.
- What drive models does this seal fit? This seal fits select MR, Alpha One, Alpha One SS, Alpha One Gen II, and counter rotation Alpha One applications listed by year and serial range.
- What year ranges are covered? Listed applications include 1984-1990 MR / Alpha One, 1986-1989 Alpha One SS, and 1991-2023 Alpha One Gen II applications depending on serial range and rotation.
- What serial ranges are listed? Listed serial ranges include 6225577-0D469858, 0A545004 and up, 0D469859-0F679999, 0F680000-0K999999, 0F680000 and up, and 0L100040 and up depending on drive model.
- Is this for outboards or sterndrives? This listing is for compatible MerCruiser sterndrive applications.
- Is this an inner or outer seal? This part is listed as the outer bearing carrier seal.
- How should I confirm fitment? Match part number 12224 or 26-12224 to your sterndrive model, year, serial number, rotation, and bearing carrier seal requirement before ordering.