{"product_id":"mercury-inlet-needle-assembly-1395-803861","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Inlet Needle | OEM Precision Fuel System Part | 803861","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Inlet Needle | OEM Precision Fuel System Part | 803861\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eA small part can make a big difference in how your outboard runs. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eMercury Marine 803861 Quicksilver Inlet Needle\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps your carbureted \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eMercury or Mariner 10–25HP 2-stroke outboard\u003c\/strong\u003e running smooth and consistent by controlling fuel flow with exact precision. When the old needle starts to wear out, you’ll feel it — rough idle, flooding, or a motor that just doesn’t want to start right. Replacing it with this genuine Mercury part restores proper fuel control and gets your engine performing the way it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"675\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains steady fuel delivery inside the carburetor for smooth operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"773\"\u003ePrecision Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined to exact Mercury specs for proper sealing and flow control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to handle ethanol-blended fuels and resist corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"943\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps prevent flooding, rough idling, and fuel starvation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drops right in with no adjustments or modifications needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eFits \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eMercury and Mariner 2-stroke outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e rated between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e10HP and 25HP\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eFor exact model confirmation, refer to your owner’s or service manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Real-World Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e803861 inlet needle\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those small parts that quietly does an important job. It regulates the amount of fuel flowing into the carburetor, keeping your mixture balanced and your engine running steady. When it wears out, you’ll notice performance issues — from a sputtering idle to hard starts or even flooding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eSwapping it out with this OEM replacement restores crisp throttle response and dependable operation. It’s made to Mercury’s standards, so you get the right fit, proper sealing, and long-lasting reliability in real-world marine conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eWhy Choose Mercury OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eWith \u003cstrong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eMercury OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’re getting the exact part designed for your engine — not a guesswork replacement. Aftermarket inlet needles can vary slightly in size or material hardness, which can lead to poor fuel metering or early wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eMercury’s genuine part is built from high-quality materials, designed for today’s ethanol fuels, and tested for the kind of vibration, pressure, and heat that outboards face daily. It’s the difference between a motor that runs fine and one that runs perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eQ1: What does this part actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eIt controls fuel entering your carburetor, helping your engine maintain the right air-fuel mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eQ2: What engines use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003eIt fits \u003cstrong data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eMercury and Mariner 10–25HP 2-stroke models\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check your manual for exact fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eQ3: What are the signs it needs replacing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eHard starts, stalling, flooding, or poor throttle response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003eQ4: Is this a complicated repair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eNot at all — it’s a simple, drop-in replacement typically done during a carburetor service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eQ5: Why stick with OEM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eBecause \u003cstrong data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003eMercury’s precision machining\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures exact fit, proper fuel control, and long-term reliability — things aftermarket parts can’t always guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46941418619171,"sku":"1395-803861","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/803861_main.jpg?v=1760631191","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-inlet-needle-assembly-1395-803861","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}