24-14159 Mercury Spring | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Mercury Mariner Cam Return Spring - Part Number: 24-14159

A genuine used Mercury Mariner cam-return spring for selected three-cylinder outboard throttle-lever and linkage assemblies.

The spring returns the throttle cam or associated lever toward its rest position when control input is reduced. Correct spring tension is important for consistent throttle response and reliable idle return.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Mercury Marine OEM cam-return spring
• Correct Mercury part number 24-14159
• Used in selected 65 Jet and 70HP to 90HP three-cylinder linkages
• Provides return tension within the throttle-control assembly
• Direct-fit formed spring for the specified linkage location

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Mercury and Mariner three-cylinder throttle-lever and linkage assemblies
• Selected 65 Jet and 70HP, 75HP, 80HP and 90HP outboards

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Mercury / Mariner 65 Jet - US serial 0D283222 and above
• Mercury / Mariner 65 Jet - Belgium serial 9793577 to 0P325499
• Mercury / Mariner 70HP three-cylinder - US serial 0A996142 to 0C221999
• Mercury / Mariner 70HP three-cylinder - Belgium serial 9483121 to 9589038
• Mercury / Mariner 75HP three-cylinder - US serial 0A996142 and above
• Mercury / Mariner 75HP three-cylinder - Belgium serial 9483121 and above
• Mercury / Mariner 80HP three-cylinder - US serial 0A996142 to 0C221999
• Mercury / Mariner 80HP three-cylinder - Belgium serial 9483121 to 9589038
• Mercury / Mariner 90HP three-cylinder throttle-linkage applications using 24-14159
• HP Range: 65 Jet / 70HP - 90HP
• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner three-cylinder two-stroke outboard
• Year Range: Approximately mid-1980s - 2000s

🔌 Function

The spring applies return force to the throttle cam or control lever. It helps the linkage move back toward the idle position as throttle input is released.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Throttle does not return smoothly to idle
• Spring is stretched, broken or corroded
• Throttle linkage feels loose or lacks return tension
• Engine speed remains elevated after the control is reduced
• Spring has been fitted in the wrong linkage position

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 24-14159 current Mercury OEM service reference
• 14159 original Mercury base reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 24-14159
• 14159
• 2414159
• Mercury description: Spring, Cam Return

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Removed from running engine where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated