Mercury 3.5 (6202173 AND UP) Parts & Diagrams

OEM and aftermarket replacement parts for Mercury 3.5. Scroll down for exploded parts diagrams (10), specifications, and maintenance reference.

Mercury 3.5 (6202173 AND UP) Parts & Diagrams

🔎 Mercury 3.5 Reference Library — Exploded parts diagrams (10 diagrams), specifications, common issues, and maintenance checklist.

The Mercury 3.5 is a 4-Stroke, 1-Cylinder outboard motor. Designed for dinghies, inflatable boats, and small tenders where lightweight portability is essential.

Quick Reference Specifications

Specification Value
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 1-Cylinder
Horsepower 3 HP
Displacement 85 cc
Bore x Stroke 55 mm x 36 mm
Spark Plug (Type & Gap) NGK BPR6HS-10
Engine Oil Capacity 0.45 L
Recommended Engine Oil Quicksilver 4-Stroke Engine Oil
Gear Case Oil Capacity 180 mL (6.1 fl oz)
Idle Speed (in gear) 1100 RPM (in gear)
Full Throttle RPM Range 5000-6000
Fuel Unleaded Gasoline, 87 Octane min.

Always verify specifications against your owner's manual for your specific serial number range.

Common Issues & Recommended Parts

Below are common maintenance scenarios for the Mercury 3.5:

  • Water Pump / Overheating: If the tell-tale stream is weak or absent, the water pump impeller likely needs replacement. Inspect annually or every 100 hours. → Recommended: Water Pump Impeller Kit
  • Engine Oil / Maintenance Light: 4-stroke engines require regular oil and filter changes. Use marine-grade oil rated for your engine. Change every 100 hours or annually. → Recommended: Oil Filter, Engine Oil
  • Fuel Injector Issues (EFI models): Rough idle or misfires may indicate clogged fuel injectors. Use fuel stabilizer and clean injectors periodically. → Recommended: Fuel Injector, Fuel Filter
  • Gear Case Oil Leak: Check lower unit seals if gear oil appears milky (water contamination). Replace seals and gaskets during lower unit service. → Recommended: Lower Unit Seal Kit, Drain Plug Gaskets
  • Anode Corrosion: Inspect sacrificial anodes regularly, especially in saltwater. Replace when 50% depleted to protect against galvanic corrosion. → Recommended: Zinc/Aluminum Anode Kit

Parts Diagrams & OEM Part Numbers

Expand the sections below to view detailed exploded parts diagrams and find the exact OEM replacement components for your Mercury 3.5.

CARBURETOR (27 parts) CARBURETOR
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
1 1385-7568 CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY
2 1393-7759 THROTTLE VALVE
3 1393-7772 JET NEEDLE
4 1393-7770 "E" RING, NEEDLE JET
5 1393-7774 RETAINER
6 1393-7760 ROD
7 1393-7758 SPRING, ROD
8 1393-7757 GASKET, COVER
9 1393-7756 COVER, MIXING CHAMBER
10 1393-7767 GASKET, INLET NEEDLE
11 1393-7768 INLET NEEDLE AND SEAT
12 1393-7769 PIN, FLOAT
13 1393-7762 FLOAT
14 15,1393-7766 PILOT JET
15 1393-7771 NEEDLE JET
16 120,1393-9203 MAIN JET
17 1393-7763 GASKET, FLOAT BOWL
19 1393-7765 SCREW, FLOAT BOWL
20 1393-6158 SPRING, ADJUSTING SCREW
21 1393-7750 SCREW, ADJUSTING - LOW SPEED
22 1393-7761 SCREW, ADJUSTING - IDLE SPEED
23 1393-7751 PLUNGER
24 1393-7752 SPRING, PLUNGER
25 1393-7753 CAP, PLUNGER
26 1393-7754 CLIP, PLUNGER CAP
27 1393-7755 CAP
28 1393-7764 LEVER
CLAMP AND SWIVEL BRACKET (28 parts) CLAMP AND SWIVEL BRACKET
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
1 1479-7291A1 CLAMP BRACKET ASSEMBLY (PORT)
2 1478-7289A1 CLAMP BRACKET ASSEMBLY (STARBOARD)
3 10-77190A4 THUMB SCREW ASSEMBLY
4 78971 HANDLE, THUMB SCREW
5 17-78970 GROOVE PIN, THUMB SCREW
6 12-73719 WASHER, THUMB SCREW
7 10-768042 SCREW, THUMB SCREW WASHER
8 10-96917 SCREW, CLAMP BRACKET
9 12-34931 WASHER, CLAMP BRACKET SCREW
10 11-8M0204726 NUT, CLAMP BRACKET SCREW
11 16-68925 STUD, CLAMP BRACKET
12 13-26992 LOCKWASHER, CLAMP BRACKET STUD
13 11-29598 NUT, CLAMP BRACKET STUD
14 17-68929A2 TILT PIN ASSEMBLY
15 24-62143 SPRING, TILT PIN
16 1477-7400A2 SWIVEL BRACKET ASSEMBLY
17 10-69067 SCREW, SWIVEL BRACKET (1-3/8")
18 22-8M0169589 GREASE FITTING, SWIVEL BRACKET
19 76110A1 TILT LEVER ASSEMBLY
20 24-68932 SPRING, TORSION - PORT
21 68968 ROC, REVERSE LOCK
22 68972 LEVER, REVERSE LOCK
23 24-73124 SPRING, TORSION - STARBOARD
24 22-8M0169589 GREASE FITTING
25 79793A1 ADJUSTMENT SCREW ASSEMBLY
26 25-20385 "O" RING, ADJUSTMENT SCREW
27 54-8M0085928 CLIP, SAFETY CHAIN
28 12-37998 WASHER, CLAMP BRACKET STUD
CRANKSHAFT, PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD (12 parts) CRANKSHAFT, PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
1 427-7334A2 CRANKSHAFT
2 79952A1 CARRIER ASSEMBLY
3 12-79960 WASHER, CARRIER (EARLY MODELS)
4 608-7395A2 CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY
5 10-87374 SCREW, CONNECTING ROD
6 29-26815 NEEDLE BEARING, CRANKPIN
7 11-20061 NUT, CONNECTING ROD SCREW
8 12-65967 WASHER,NEEDLE BEARING RETAINTING
9 29-31505 NEEDLE BEARING, PISTION PIN
10 719-7391T3 PISTON AND PISTON PIN ASSEMBLY
11 40-21666 LOCK RING, PISTON PIN
12 39-21665A12 PISTON RING
CYLINDER BLOCK AND CRANKCASE (37 parts) CYLINDER BLOCK AND CRANKCASE
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
- 27-98540A83 GASKET KIT
1 843-8694A3 CYLINDER BLOCK AND CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY
2 16-66021 STUD, CARBURETOR
3 17-8M0084726 DOWEL PIN, CRANKCASE TO CYLINDER BLOCK
4 22-89275 FITTING, BLEED DRAIN
5 32-9912688 HOSE, BLEED DRAIN (8")
6 22-887801 ELBOW, BLEED DRAIN
7 22-390721 PLUG, CYLINDER BLOCK
8 10-73280 SCREW, CRANKCASE TO CYLINDER BLOCK (1-1/2")
9 10-76621 SCREW, CRANKCASE TO CYLINDER BLOCK (1")
10 70726 REED BLOCK
11 34-35836 REED, INLET VALVE
12 34-22215 RETAINER, REED
13 10-28430 SCREW, REED AND RETAINER TO BLOCK (1/4")
14 27-357391 GASKET, REED BLOCK TO CRANKCASE
15 30-72961 BALL BEARING, CRANKCASE (LOWER)
16 23-89794 SPACER, LOWER BALL BEARING
17 26-56397 OIL SEAL, CRANKCASE (LOWER)
18 15-31412A1 SHIM ASSEMBLY, UPPER HOUSING (.002-3-5-10)
19 1132-7536A2 BEARING HOUSING ASSEMBLY
20 30-72961 BALL BEARING, BEARING HOUSING
21 31-31410 ROLLER BEARING, BEARING HOUSING
22 26-66301 OIL SEAL, BEARING HOUSING
23 25-20863 "O" RING, BEARING HOUSING
24 10-39002 SCREW, BEARING HOUSING (1/2")
25 88222 TAB, GROUND - BEARING HOUSING SCREW
26 35658 COVER, TRANSFER COVER
27 27-35657 GASKET, TRANSFER PORT COVER
28 10-20720 SCREW, TRANSFER PORT COVER (5/8")
29 1029-7527 COVER, CYLINDER BLOCK
30 27-416151 GASKET, CYLINDER BLOCK COVER
31 10-8M0214943 SCREW, CYLINDER BLOCK COVER (1")
32 27-416141 GASKET, CYLINDER BLOCK
33 46234 PLATE, BAFFLE - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
34 27-416141 GASKET, BAFFLE PLATE
35 46171 COVER, EXHAUST MANIFOLD
36 10-49668 SCREW, PLATE/MANIFOLD COVER (3/4")
DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING (43 parts) DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
1 1580-8526A1 DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING ASSEMBLY
2 16-75321 STUD, DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING (LONG SHAFT
3 10-79953Q04 SCREW, GREASE FILLER
4 12-191833 WASHER, GREASE FILLER SCREW
5 32-88997 WATER TUBE (LONG SHAFT)
6 26-36556 SEAL, WATER TUBE
7 23-13127 SPACER, WATER TUBE SEAL
8 54-79791 CLAMP, CO-PILOT
9 88669 MOUNT, RUBBER - DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING
10 23-74308 BUSHING, RUBBER MOUNT
11 98168A1 BRACKET ASSEMBLY, STEERING ARM
12 10-75840 SCREW, STEERING ARM BRACKET (1")
13 98288 HANDLE, STEERING
14 87668 GRIP, STEERING HANDLE
15 10-98292 SCREW, STEERING HANDLE TO BRACKET
16 12-98289 WASHER, STEERING HANDLE SCREW
17 12-98290 WASHER, STEERING HANDLE SCREW
18 12-98291 WASHER, STEERING HANDLE SCREW
19 11-82670911 NUT, GEAR HOUSING STUD
20 86055T HANDLE, SHIFT
21 86056A1 SHAFT, SHIFT
22 10-69560 SCREW, SHIFT HANDLE TO SHAFT (1-1/4")
23 13-26996 LOCKWASHER, SHIFT HANDLE SCREW
24 66414 CAM, SHIFT DETENT
25 17-25905 ROLL PIN, CAM TO SHIFT SHAFT
26 23-26856 BUSHING, SHIFT SHAFT
27 25-16524 "O" RING, SHIFT SHAFT
28 72733 ARM, SHIFT
29 10-72734 SET SCREW SHIFT ARM (5/16")
30 18-210711 COTTER PIN, SHIFT SHAFT
31 10-69067 SCREW, DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING TO POWERHEAD
32 98319 PLATE, ADAPTOR
33 27-41631 GASKET, PLATE
34 27-41632 GASKET, POWERHEAD
35 87664 HANDLE, CARRING
36 10-28635 SCREW, HANDLE TO ADAPTOR PALTE (5/8")
37 12-21249 WASHER, HANDLE SCREW
38 24-39627 SPRING, DETENT
39 39601 PLATE, DETENT SPRING
40 10-25764 SCREW, DETENT SPRING (1/2")
41 75311T SPACER, DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING (5") (LONG SHAFT)
42 94909 SUPPORT BLOCK, DRIVE SHAFT (LONG SHAFT)
43 10-69570 SCREW, SUPPORT BLOCK (LONG SHAFT)
GEAR HOUSING (DRIVE SHAFT) (32 parts) GEAR HOUSING (DRIVE SHAFT)
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
- 26-71140A1 SEAL AND GASKET KIT
1 1648-7811A9 GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY
2 16-75321 STUD, GEAR HOUSING (7-1/4") (LONG SHAFT)
3 16-68928 STUD, WATER PUMP (2-1/8")
4 16-70741 STUD, WATER PUMP (1-1/8")
5 23-77428 BEARING, GEAR HOUSING
6 23-90770 BUSHING, FLANGED - GEAR HOUSING
7 43-90796 PINION GEAR
8 11-20922 NUT, PINION GEAR
9 45-87663 DRIVE SHAFT (LONG SHAFT)
10 28-8M0032835 KEY, IMPELLER DRIVE
11 27-68939 GASKET, WATER PUMP - LOWER
12 46-90844A1 WATER PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY
13 26-897153 OIL SEAL, WATER PUMP
14 70977T INSERT, WATER PUMP
15 12-8M0204666 WASHER, WATER PUMP
16 25-74138 QUAD SEAL, WATER PUMP
17 47-89980 IMPELLER
18 68955 FACE PLATE, WATER PUMP
19 46-95965A2 WATER PUMP COVER ASSEMBLY
20 26-30913 OIL SEAL, WATER PUMP COVER
21 26-36558 SEAL, WATER TUBE
22 23-31792T SLEEVE, WATER TUBE GUIDE
23 25-62704 O RING, DRIVE SHAFT
24 25-30526 RING, RUBBER - DRIVE SHAFT
25 12-30164 WASHER, WATER PUMP STUDS
26 11-859124 NUT, WATER PUMP STUDS
27 10-28653 SCREW, VENT - GEAR HOUSING (1/4")
28 19643 WASHER, VENT SCREW
29 10-79953Q04 SCREW, GREASE FILLER
30 12-191833 WASHER, GREASE FILLER SCREW
31 75307 SHIFT SHAFT ( LONG SHAFT )
GEAR HOUSING (PROPELLER SHAFT) (21 parts) GEAR HOUSING (PROPELLER SHAFT)
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
- 1648-7811A23 GEAR HOUSING ASS'Y, COMPLETE (LONG SHAFT)
1 1648-7811A9 GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY
32 11-20696 NUT, PROPELLER SHAFT
33 12-73672 WASHER, PROPELLER SHAFT
34 43-90795A1 DRIVE GEAR
35 14-79603 WASHER, SPECIAL - PROPELLER SHAFT
36 15-79602A1 SHIM ASSEMBLY, PROPELLER SHAFT (.002-3-5-10-20)
37 53-79601 RETAINING RING
38 24-91813 SPRING, CLUTCH
39 44-93358 PROPELLER SHAFT
40 77424 SPACER, PROPELER SHAFT
41 99210A1 BEARING CARRIER ASSEMBLY
42 26-98309 OIL SEAL
43 75812 COVER, GEAR HOUSING
44 25-68935 O RING, BEARING CARRIER
45 28-32003 KEY, BEARING CARRIER
46 70588 THRUST HUB, FORWARD
47 48-93357A10 PROPELLER ASSEMBLY
48 93356 THRUST HUB, AFT
49 11-82670911 PROPELLER, NUT
50 11-82670911 NUT, DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STUD
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS/ACCESSORIES (1 parts) MISCELLANEOUS PARTS/ACCESSORIES
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
-- 90-11236 OWNER'S GUIDE
RECOIL STARTER AND FLYWHEEL (29 parts) RECOIL STARTER AND FLYWHEEL
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
1 50-97175T RECOIL STARTER
2 50-12066Q10 STARTER ROPE
3 79470A1 HANDLE AND RETAINER ASSEMBLY, STARTER ROPE
4 93498A2 BRACKET ASSEMBLY, FLYWHEEL GUARD
5 87934 LEG, BRACKET
6 25-90329 GROMMET, BRACKET
7 10-28635 SCREW, BRACKET AND LEG ATTACHING (5/8")
8 11-8267139 NUT, RECOIL STARTER ATTACHING
9 87886 CUP, STARTER
10 256-7530 FLYWHEEL
11 28-20094 KEY, FLYWHEEL
12 11-20696 NUT, FLYWHEEL
13 12-69057 WASHER, RECOIL STARTER STUD
14 98837 HOUSING, IGNITION MODULE
15 88182 IGNITION MODULE
16 88306 RETAINER, IGNITION MODULE
17 10-88307 SCREW, WIRE TO HOUSING (5/16")
18 88188 BUTTON, FRICTION-HOUSING
19 24-90304 SPRING, COMPRESSION-FRICTION BUTTON
20 10-88186 SET SCREW, FRICTION BUTTON (1/2")
21 87885 IGNITION COIL
22 84-813715A1 LEAD WIRE ASSEMBLY
23 85-63709A1 PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY, SPARK PLUG
24 33-88090 SPARK PLUG (CHAMPION #QL81Y) Comment: CANADA & BELGIUM
25 10-60605 SCREW, IGNITION COIL (3/4")
26 88221 TAB, IDLE STOP
27 43377A1 THROTTLE LEVER ASSMEBLY
28 10-20665 SCREW, THROTTLE LEVER
29 84-65773A9 WIRE ASSEMBLY, GROUND
TOP COWL, FUEL TANK AND CARBURETOR (29 parts) TOP COWL, FUEL TANK AND CARBURETOR
Ref OEM Part # Part Name
1 2178-8534A1 TOP COWL
2 27-98807 GASKET, TOP COWL
3 1253-8082 FUEL TANK
4 27-98808 GASKET, FUEL TANK
5 36-41660A2 FUEL CAP ASSEMBLY
6 25-42573 "O" RING, FUEL CAP
7 10-8M0214943 SCREW, FUEL TANK TO POWERHEAD (1")
8 12-69057 WASHER, FUEL TANK SCREW
9 11-29031 NUT, FUEL TANK SCREW
10 32-9912878 FUEL LINE (12" AND 3-1/4")
11 54-68424 CLAMP, FUEL LINE ATTACHING
12 1385-7568 CARBURETOR
13 27-70417 GASKET, CARBURETOR
14 12-37998 WASHER, CARBURETOR STUD
15 11-30506 NUT, CARBURETOR STUD
16 88223 CAM FOLLOWER
17 11-4002027 NUT, CAM FOLLOWER TO CARBURETOR
18 98601 SOUND BOX
19 10-98254 SCREW, SOUND BOX
20 12-69057 WASHER, SOUND BOX SCREW
21 20-89398 VALVE, FUEL SHUT-OFF
22 35-76934 FUEL FILTER
23 97417 BRACKET, FUEL TANK - REAR
24 10-90565 SCREW, FUEL TANK CLAMP
25 12-26825 WASHER, FUEL TANK SCREW
26 90501 BRACKET, FUEL TANK - FRONT
27 23-90396 BUMPER, FUEL TANK
28 54-90497 CLAMP, FUEL TANK ATTACHING
29 714933 MOULDING, TRIM - FUEL TANK CLAMP

100-Hour / Annual Service Checklist

Regular maintenance keeps your Mercury 3.5 running reliably season after season. Most of these tasks can be performed with basic tools and the factory service manual.

  1. Replace water pump impeller and inspect wear plate
  2. Change engine oil and oil filter (check drain plug washer)
  3. Replace spark plugs and check ignition timing
  4. Drain and refill lower unit gear oil; inspect for water contamination
  5. Inspect fuel lines, primer bulb, and fuel filter for deterioration
  6. Check and replace sacrificial anodes (zinc or aluminum)
  7. Inspect propeller for damage; check shaft seal and cotter pin
  8. Check valve clearance (refer to service manual for specifications)
  9. Lubricate all grease points (steering, tilt tube, shift linkage)
  10. Inspect control cables and throttle/shift linkage for smooth operation
  • Pro Tip: Always flush the engine with fresh water after saltwater use — even a quick 10-minute flush significantly extends component life.
  • Pro Tip: Use fuel stabilizer in the tank before winter storage, and fog the cylinders to prevent internal corrosion during extended periods of non-use.

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