{"product_id":"350-62121-1-tilt-thrust-rod-spring-for-mercury-mariner-tohatsu-yamaha-jlm-marine","title":"350-62121-1 Tilt Thrust Rod \u0026 Spring for Mercury Mariner Tohatsu Yamaha | JLM Marine","description":"\u003ch2\u003e350-62121-1 Tilt Thrust Rod \u0026amp; Spring for Mercury Mariner Tohatsu Yamaha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003etilt thrust rod and spring assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eMercury 2-stroke (5–15 HP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMercury 4-stroke (4–6 HP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTohatsu 2-stroke (5–18 HP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha (15–30 HP)\u003c\/strong\u003e outboard engines. Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel, this clamp bracket rod delivers excellent wear and corrosion resistance for reliable tilt function in marine environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis aftermarket replacement directly replaces OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e350-62121-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as manufacturer part numbers \u003cstrong\u003e16198004\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e16198\u003c\/strong\u003e. The compact, lightweight design ensures straightforward installation and long-lasting durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed from \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e for superior corrosion and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, lightweight design for easy installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes both tilt rod and spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Number Cross-Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse this table to confirm equivalent part numbers across OEM and aftermarket brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350-62121-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16198004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Engine Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine model\/year in the table below. For Mercury owners, here's a guide to help you identify your engine's serial\/model: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/serial-number-guide\/mercury-outboard-serial-number-guide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMercury Serial Number Guide\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also review exploded diagrams to verify part numbers: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/diagrams\/mercury-parts-catalog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMercury Parts Diagrams \u0026amp; Catalog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Yamaha owners, here's a guide to help you identify your engine's serial\/model: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/serial-number-guide\/yamaha-outboard-serial-number-guide-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYamaha Serial Number Guide\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also review exploded diagrams to verify part numbers: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/serial-number-guide\/yamaha-outboard-parts-diagrams-catalog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYamaha Parts Diagrams \u0026amp; Catalog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated HP\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStroke\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.8 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTohatsu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTohatsu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTohatsu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTohatsu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.8 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTohatsu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350-62121-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand New\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWear Resistance, Corrosion Resistance, Lightweight, Easy to Install\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:red;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Tilt Thrust Rod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:red;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the outboard engine is securely supported and in the fully tilted-down position. Disconnect the battery for safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate the existing tilt thrust rod on the clamp bracket assembly. Inspect for corrosion or damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the spring from the old tilt rod by carefully compressing or unhooking it from its mounting points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscrew or detach the old tilt thrust rod from the bracket. Note the orientation and any washers or spacers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the mounting surfaces and inspect the bracket for wear or cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the new stainless steel tilt rod into the bracket, aligning it with the original mounting holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the rod with the original fasteners (or new hardware if provided), tightening to manufacturer torque specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the new spring onto the tilt rod, ensuring it seats properly in the designated grooves or hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the spring tension allows smooth tilt operation without binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect the battery and test the tilt mechanism through its full range of motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for proper alignment and ensure no unusual noise or resistance during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a final visual inspection and secure all fasteners before returning the engine to service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I confirm this tilt rod fits my specific engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Cross-reference your engine's HP, stroke type, and brand with the compatibility table above. Also verify your original part number matches 350-62121-1, 16198004, or 16198.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the spring included, or do I need to order it separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The package includes both the tilt thrust rod and the spring, so no additional components are required for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What are the signs that my tilt rod needs replacement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Common symptoms include difficulty tilting the engine, visible corrosion or bending of the rod, unusual noise during tilt operation, or the engine not holding its tilt position securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this aftermarket rod compare to the OEM part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: This aftermarket replacement is manufactured from stainless steel to OEM specifications, offering comparable—or superior—corrosion resistance. It is produced in an ISO9002-certified facility with batch quality control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often should I inspect or replace the tilt thrust rod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Inspect the tilt rod annually or whenever you notice irregular tilt function. Replace immediately if you observe corrosion, deformation, or loss of spring tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: OEM vs. Aftermarket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: This listing is an aftermarket replacement part (not an OEM component). We build to OEM specifications using comparable-grade materials. Production is done in an ISO9002-certified facility, and each batch is inspected for consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fast do you ship and how much does it cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: We offer fast global shipping—typically 5–15 days worldwide—and standard shipping is free. Expedited options are available at checkout depending on your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is your warranty and return policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: This product includes a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If something goes wrong, contact our support team with your order details. Returns are accepted within our standard return window (unused \u0026amp; in original condition); please see our policy page or reach out for instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the product images and specifications match your original part. 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