{"product_id":"boot-protector-shift-rod-cap-822158-for-mercury-25-30-40-45-50-hp-outboard","title":"Boot Protector Shift Rod Cap 822158 for Mercury 25 30 40 45 50 HP Outboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShift rod boot protector for the Mercury 25, 30, 40, 45 and 50 HP four stroke outboards, supplied as 1 x boot. This part caps and protects the shift rod where it leaves the housing. It replaces Mercury 822158 and fits the 25 HP, 30 HP, 40 HP, 45 HP and 50 HP models listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe boot is the rubber sleeve that sits over the shift rod at the joint between the powerhead and the midsection. It keeps water, salt and sand out of the shift rod bore, and it holds the rod centred as it moves up and down through the gear selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a small rubber part doing a job that metal cannot do. Once the boot splits or hardens, water goes down the shift rod bore, the rod starts to corrode, and the corrosion takes the bore with it. A seized shift rod means the engine will not come out of gear, which is the point where a cheap boot turns into a lower unit job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe other failure is the cap coming off. The cap holds the boot seated. Without it the boot walks off the rod, and the engine loses its seal without the boot itself being damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe number on the part is 822158. On the eBay listings the same item is described as a Boot Protector, a Shift Rod Cap and a Boot-Shift Shaft Rod Cap, which are all names for this one boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Attributes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eNew \/ New with tags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eShift rod boot protector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eMercury Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e822158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eMercury 25, 30, 40, 45 and 50 HP four stroke outboards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eHorsepower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e25 HP, 30 HP, 40 HP, 45 HP and 50 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eModels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e5 horsepower groups, all four stroke, see the table below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eParts In Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e1 boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e17 g including packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003ePack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e3 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOEM Cross Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eNumbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eShift rod boot protector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e822158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Engines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eMercury Outboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e25 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e4 stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e30 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e2 or 3 cylinder, 4 stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e40 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCarburettor, 2 or 3 cylinder, 4 stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e45 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eBodensee Italy, 4 stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e50 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eBigfoot, 4 stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the 5 horsepower groups given on the listings for this boot. All of them are Mercury four stroke outboards, and the boot is the same on each because the shift rod and the housing at that joint did not change across the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the entries need a word of explanation. The 45 HP Bodensee Italy is the European market version of the 45 HP four stroke, and Bodensee Italy is the model designation Mercury used for it, not a different engine. The 50 HP Bigfoot is the large gearcase version of the 50 HP four stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe listings do not give years or serial number ranges for any of these groups. Each horsepower group covers many model years, so if you are not certain, send us the engine model, the year and the serial number and we will check the boot against it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eShift rod boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e822158, the rubber boot that seals the shift rod bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eSupplied with the boot, holds the boot seated on the rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eShift rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eLower unit seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the boot on its own. The shift rod and the seals inside the lower unit are separate parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eDirect replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFits in place of Mercury 822158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFive horsepower groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e25 HP through to the 50 HP, all four stroke listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCovers the Bigfoot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFits the 50 HP Bigfoot four stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCovers Bodensee Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFits the 45 HP Bodensee Italy four stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eSeals the rod bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eKeeps water and sand out of the shift rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eSmall part, big job\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eA split boot is what seizes a shift rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns The Boot Needs Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eWhat You See\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eWhat It Means\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eBoot split or perished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eWater going down the shift rod bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFit a new boot before the rod corrodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eBoot hardened and cracked at the folds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eRubber aged out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFit a new boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCap missing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eBoot not held seated, walks off the rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFit a new boot and cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eGear selection stiff or sticking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eShift rod corroded in the bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCheck the rod, fit a new boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eWater or emulsified oil in the lower unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eBoot gone, water past the shift rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFit a new boot and change the gear oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eSand or grit around the shift rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eBoot split at the bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFit a new boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eStep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCheck the engine horsepower group against the table above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eTake the cowl off and find the shift rod joint between the powerhead and the midsection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eNote how the old boot and cap sit before anything is taken off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eTake the old boot off and check the shift rod for corrosion and pitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eClean the rod and the bore, and clear any sand or salt out of the recess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFit the new boot over the rod, seated square in the recess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eFit the cap so the boot is held down and cannot walk off the rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCheck forward, neutral and reverse through the full travel before the boat goes back on the water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eNew \/ New with tags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003e3 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px\"\u003ePack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShift rod boot protector for Mercury four stroke outboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces Mercury 822158\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the 25 HP four stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the 30 HP 2 or 3 cylinder four stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the 40 HP carburettor 2 or 3 cylinder four stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the 45 HP Bodensee Italy four stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the 50 HP Bigfoot and four stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with its cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 g with packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-Day Easy Returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"XRmarine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68126037082155,"sku":"23BS362","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/0415\/7227\/files\/10_a2ca6477-51ac-4924-abd7-e07859321050.jpg?v=1793809206","url":"https:\/\/xrmarineparts.com\/de\/products\/boot-protector-shift-rod-cap-822158-for-mercury-25-30-40-45-50-hp-outboard","provider":"XRmarine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}