Stop fighting with your Mercury engine. This factory-spec **DEFLECTOR, Water | OMPONENT OF POWERHEAD/PARTIAL ENGINE [61-8M0060220]** eliminates common issues and delivers the smooth operation you expect from genuine OEM components.

Engineered specifically for Mercury Marine engines, this component ensures reliable operation across all engine RPM ranges. Part number 16496 is manufactured to exact Mercury Marine factory specifications for precision installation and optimal performance. Constructed from premium marine-grade materials designed to withstand harsh saltwater and freshwater environments.

Factory parts exist for a reason – they work. Part 16496 undergoes rigorous Mercury Marine quality testing that aftermarket manufacturers skip. The result? Reliable performance season after season.

FITS: 105-200HP MARINER, MERCURY, RACE OUTBOARD

• Fits MARINER, MERCURY, RACE OUTBOARD 105-200HP engines
• Compatible HP: 105HP, 110HP, 140HP, 150HP, 175HP, 200HP
• Covers 24 serial number ranges
• Configurations: Jet Drive, Outboard
• OEM genuine Mercury Marine part

COMPLETE SERIAL NUMBER COMPATIBILITY:

105HP Models

• 105HP JET (Mariner): 0D082000-0G303045, 0G303046-0G760299
• 105HP JET (Mercury): 0D082000-0G303045, 0G303046-0G760299

110HP Models

• 110HP JET (Mercury)

140HP Models

• 140HP JET (Mariner): 0D082000-0G303045, 0G303046-0G760299, 0G760300-0G960499, 0G960500-0T178499
• 140HP JET (Mercury): 0D082000-0G303045, 0G303046-0G760299, 0G760300-0G960499, 0G960500-0T178499

150HP Models

• 150HP OUTBOARD (Mercury)
• 150HP OUTBOARD (Race Outboard): 0D935000-0G610049, 0G610050-0G856999

175HP Models

• 175HP PROXS (Mercury)

200HP Models

• 200HP OUTBOARD (Race Outboard): 0D935000-0G610079, 0G857000-0G858150, 0T235000-0T818180, 0T818181-1E000796, 1E000797-1E002110

Not sure where to find your engine’s serial number? View our serial number location guide to quickly locate it on your Mercury engine.

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