14586 Mercury MerCruiser Thermostat 120 Degree | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver 120°F Thermostat - Part Number: 14586

A genuine Quicksilver 120°F thermostat for Mercury and Mariner outboards. This thermostat opens at 120 degrees Fahrenheit and is used in compatible 2-stroke and 4-stroke cooling systems from small outboards through selected mid-range 125HP models where the thermostat diagram specifies 14586.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM thermostat
• Correct Mercury part number 14586
• 120°F opening temperature
• Used on Mercury / Mariner outboard cooling systems
• Cross-references with Sierra 18-3549 for matched applications

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Mercury / Mariner 2-stroke outboard thermostat housings
• Mercury / Mariner 40HP to 60HP 4-stroke thermostat housings where specified
• Mercury / Mariner 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder cooling systems requiring 120°F thermostat 14586

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Mercury / Mariner 6HP - serial A197112 and up, 1986-2003 USA and Belgium models
• Mercury / Mariner 7.5HP cooling system applications where thermostat 14586 is specified
• Mercury / Mariner 8HP - serial A197112 and up, 1986-2003 USA and Belgium models
• Mercury / Mariner 9.9HP - serial A197112 and up, 1986-2003 USA and Belgium models
• Mercury / Mariner 15HP - serial 0B292414 and up, 1988-2016 USA and Belgium models
• Mercury / Mariner 18HP XD - serial 6443973 to 0B238463, 1982-1986
• Mercury / Mariner 20HP - serial 0B238464 and up, 1988-2006
• Mercury / Mariner 25HP - serial 5705532 and up, 1984-2006 USA and Belgium models
• Mercury / Mariner 40HP 4-stroke - serial 0T178500 to 0T598999, 2003-2016
• Mercury / Mariner 40HP EFI 4-stroke - serial 0T409000 and up, 2003-2016
• Mercury / Mariner 50HP 3-cylinder - serial 0D000750 to 0G589999, 1990-2015
• Mercury / Mariner 50HP 4-stroke - serial 0T178500 and up, 2003-2016
• Mercury / Mariner 60HP 3-cylinder - serial 0D000750 and up, 1990-2015
• Mercury / Mariner 60HP 4-stroke - serial 0T178500 and up, 2003-2016
• Mercury / Mariner 75HP 3-cylinder - serial 0C222000 and up, 1988-2015
• Mercury / Mariner 90HP 3-cylinder - serial 0G760300 and up, 1989-2015
• Mercury / Mariner 100HP 4-cylinder - serial 0B209468 and up, 1988-2002
• Mercury / Mariner 115HP 4-cylinder - serial 0C100000 and up, 1988-2005
• Mercury / Mariner 125HP 4-cylinder - serial 0D283222 and up, 1988-2005
• HP Range: commonly 6HP - 125HP where specified
• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner 2-stroke and selected 4-stroke outboard
• System Type: Cooling system thermostat
• Opening Temperature: 120°F / approximately 49°C

🔌 Function

The thermostat controls engine operating temperature by restricting or allowing cooling water flow as the engine warms up and runs under load.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Engine running too cold
• Overheating due to stuck thermostat
• Weak tell-tale flow after warm-up
• Salt or debris build-up around thermostat
• Thermostat stuck open or closed
• Temperature fluctuation at idle or under load

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 14586 current OEM thermostat reference
• 14586A3 related thermostat kit reference where supplied with gaskets

OEM / Related Numbers

• 14586
• 14586A3
• Q14586
• 14586Q
• Mercury 120°F thermostat reference
• Thermostat kit reference for Mercury / Mariner 6HP to 25HP 2-cycle applications

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• Sierra: 18-3549
• Aftermarket thermostat 120°F equivalents exist for 14586 applications where matched by engine serial number

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part
• Brand new
• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging