Bell Housing Bumper MC-1 drive

[Alumarine]

Hi there. Getting ready to put my drive back together and noticed that I'm missing the

Bell Housing Bumper merc part # 63679. It's NLA.

It attaches to the lower part of the bell housing and acts as a bumper stop I think between the bell housing and gimbal ring.
I suspect there's a lot of drives out there without them.

Any downside to leaving it off and running without it, or should I put a bumper of some sort there?
thanks

 

[alldodge]

I don't see a big issue, your trim cylinders take the loads. Only time it would come in contact is when taking off and have it tucked in.

 

[Fun Times]

This place says they have 9 in stock, I'd call them.E-Mail Us Phone: 410-968-0852
http://www.crisfield.com/gold/store/Mercury bone yard/Mercuriser bone yard/index.htm

63679
Engine Bumpers
Fits MerCruiser
New NLA Part Quantity 9​

List $16.30
Our Price $13.75 each​

^^^ If not, Looking at what the stop actually looks like, it don't seem like it would be that hard to make something up on your own. Let us know what you come up with. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=rubber+stops&FORM=HDRSC2

^ Need to replace the ***'s with marine engine. com to see the photo of the bumper.

 

[Alumarine]

Thanks guys. I think I'll try and adapt something as FT suggested.
I managed to drill out the old mounting stud and chase it with a 1/4 fine tap.
I'll post what I find although it might get moved down the list of ttd.