16715M Mercury MerCruiser Joint | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Throttle Linkage Joint / Socket Rod End - Part Number: 16715M

A genuine Quicksilver throttle linkage joint used on Mercury and Mariner carburetted 2-stroke outboards. This joint acts as a socket-style rod end in the throttle linkage system and is used on selected Mariner 15HP, 25HP, 30HP and 40HP carburettor models where the throttle control diagram specifies 16715M.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM throttle linkage joint
• Correct Mercury part number 16715M
• Socket-style linkage rod end
• Used in Mercury / Mariner throttle control linkage assemblies
• Commonly found on Mariner 2-stroke carburetted outboards

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Mercury / Mariner throttle linkage assemblies
• Mariner 2-stroke carburetted throttle control systems
• Small and mid-range outboard carburettor throttle rod linkages where 16715M is specified

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Mariner 15K 2-stroke carburetted outboard - serial 65G-200197 and up
• Mariner 15K 2-stroke carburetted outboard - serial 65G-602581 and up
• Mariner 15K 2-stroke carburetted outboard - serial 6M7K-100382 and up
• Mariner 25K 2-stroke carburetted outboard - serial 62CK-200454 and up
• Mariner 25C through-prop exhaust throttle control applications where 16715M is specified
• Mariner 30A 2-stroke carburetted outboard - serial 689-022059 to 689-230100
• Mariner 40HP twin carburettor 2-stroke without oil injection - serial 6E9-015001 and up
• Mercury / Mariner small outboard throttle linkage assemblies using socket rod end 16715M
• HP Range: commonly 15HP - 40HP where specified
• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner 2-stroke carburetted outboard
• System Type: Throttle linkage / throttle control joint

🔌 Function

The joint connects throttle linkage rods and allows controlled movement between the throttle lever, carburettor linkage and throttle control mechanism. It helps maintain smooth throttle response and correct linkage alignment.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Loose or sloppy throttle linkage
• Throttle not returning smoothly
• Socket joint cracked, worn or disconnected
• Engine idle speed difficult to adjust correctly
• Excessive play between throttle rod and carburettor linkage

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 16715M current OEM service reference
• 81225M earlier related joint reference
• 95203M earlier related joint reference
• 92686M earlier related joint reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 16715M
• Mercury 16715M
• Quicksilver 16715M
• 81225M
• 95203M
• 92686M
• Throttle linkage socket rod end
• Linkage end socket

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

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