Shift Shaft Bushing Part number

[hammerin hank]

" 1973 Merc 850 85 HP in-line

" 1973 Merc 850 85 HP in-line 4 sn-3750908
I'm looking for the Shift shaft bushing for this motor and my parts list calls for #23-55419A1.
I cant seem to find this part anywhere but have found part #23-77631A2. (Sierra-18-2155)This part looks like mine but I know that doesnt mean much. Cant find any info on this part being superceded. Do any of you know if this part number will work for me? Also, I'm asuming I should replace this part as part of a lower unit re-seal? Maybe that's not true, Do I even need a new one?
Thanks in advance.
H- "

 

[Marci]

" 23-55419A1 supercedes to 23-

" 23-55419A1 supercedes to 23-77631A2 as per Mercury parts on-line. List for about $18.00
The seal kit should come with the seals for the shift bushing. You can do it either way, the seals or the complete bushing. "

 

[hammerin hank]

" Hey thanks Marci, I thought

" Hey thanks Marci, I thought I'd been to every site on the internet, I guess I missed that one. Thanks, H- "