# 16198004 Mercury MerCruiser Thrust Rod | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Tilt Thrust Rod - Part Number: 16-198004

  

A genuine Quicksilver thrust rod used in Mercury / Mariner small outboard clamp bracket and manual tilt assemblies. This thrust rod forms part of the tilt support / thrust rod and spring assembly used on compatible 4HP, 5HP, 6HP, 8HP and 9.8HP outboards where the clamp bracket diagram specifies 16-198004.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM thrust rod

• Correct Mercury part number 16-198004

• Used in manual tilt / clamp bracket thrust rod assemblies

• Commonly paired with spring assembly 8150931 in supported applications

• Fits Mercury / Mariner small outboard tilt systems where specified

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 16-198004 current OEM thrust rod reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 16-198004

• 198004

• 16198004

• 8150931 related spring assembly

• 350-62121 related aftermarket tilt rod and spring assembly reference

• 350-62121-2 related aftermarket formatted reference

• Thrust rod / tilt pin reference for small Mercury clamp bracket assemblies

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Aftermarket tilt thrust rod and spring assembly: 350-62121

• Aftermarket tilt thrust rod and spring assembly: 350-62121-2

• Aftermarket spring assembly equivalent: 8150931 where sold as a thrust rod and spring service set

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury / Mariner small outboard clamp bracket assemblies

• Manual tilt thrust rod and spring assemblies

• Tilt pin / thrust rod hardware on 4HP to 9.8HP outboard brackets

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Mercury 4HP manual tilt outboard applications where 16-198004 is specified

• Mercury 4HP \[MLH\] outboard clamp bracket applications using thrust rod 16-198004

• Mercury 5HP manual tilt outboard applications where 16-198004 is specified

• Mercury 5HP \[M 4\] outboard clamp bracket applications using thrust rod 16-198004

• Mercury 5HP outboard tilt rod with spring applications using 16-198004 and 8150931

• Mercury 6HP 4-stroke - serial 0R411838 and up, clamp bracket applications where 16-198004 is specified

• Mercury 6HP manual tilt outboard applications where 16-198004 is specified

• Mercury 8HP manual tilt outboard applications where 16-198004 is specified

• Mercury 9.8HP manual tilt outboard applications where 16-198004 is specified

• Mercury / Mariner 4HP to 9.8HP small outboard clamp bracket assemblies using thrust rod 16-198004

• Mercury / Mariner small outboard tilt pin / thrust rod assemblies matched to spring assembly 8150931

  

• HP Range: commonly 4HP - 9.8HP where specified

• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner small outboard manual tilt

• System Type: Clamp bracket / tilt thrust rod

  

🔌 Function

  

The thrust rod supports the outboard's manual tilt mechanism and helps hold the engine at the selected tilt or trim support position through the clamp bracket assembly.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Outboard will not hold tilt position correctly

• Thrust rod bent, corroded or missing

• Tilt mechanism loose or difficult to engage

• Spring assembly damaged or missing

• Replacement required during clamp bracket or tilt support repair

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 58.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 58.00 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/16198004-mercury-mercruiser-thrust-rod-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-05-17