Non-magnetic plug fits upper and lower units. Magnetic plug installs on lower unit and attracts small pieces of metal to keep them from damaging vital parts.

• For Mercruiser #1, R, MR, Alpha, Alpha I Gen II outdrives
• Magnetic and nonmagnetic designs

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