🔎 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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
| 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)
| 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)
| 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)
| 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)
| 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)
| 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)
| 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)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| -- |
90-11236 |
OWNER'S GUIDE |
▶RECOIL STARTER AND FLYWHEEL (29 parts)
| 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)
| 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.
- Replace water pump impeller and inspect wear plate
- Change engine oil and oil filter (check drain plug washer)
- Replace spark plugs and check ignition timing
- Drain and refill lower unit gear oil; inspect for water contamination
- Inspect fuel lines, primer bulb, and fuel filter for deterioration
- Check and replace sacrificial anodes (zinc or aluminum)
- Inspect propeller for damage; check shaft seal and cotter pin
- Check valve clearance (refer to service manual for specifications)
- Lubricate all grease points (steering, tilt tube, shift linkage)
- Inspect control cables and throttle/shift linkage for smooth operation
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Pro Tip: Always flush the engine with fresh water after saltwater use — even a quick 10-minute flush significantly extends component life.
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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.