{"product_id":"mercury-tilt-trim-motor-8m6007538","title":"Mercury – 12 Volt Trim and Tilt Motor for OMC | Power Trim and Tilt Series | Marine Grade Construction | 8M6007538","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – 12 Volt Trim and Tilt Motor for OMC | Power Trim and Tilt Series | Marine Grade Construction | 8M6007538\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e If you have spent any time running older \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOMC powered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e boats, you know how much you depend on that trim and tilt switch. You bump the button, watch the bow rise or settle, and you can feel when the boat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis locked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e into the right attitude. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen the motor responds instantly, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit makes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e everything \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efeel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e easier and more controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e That is what this Mercury Marine part brings back to an aging system—sharp response, smooth movement, and a little extra confidence when the water is not playing nice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWith part number 8M6007538 on the transom, you are not wondering if the tilt will stall halfway or chatter on the way up. You tap the switch, the motor hums with a steady tone, and the engine glides to where you need it. It is one of those upgrades that quietly makes the whole boat feel younger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReplacement trim and tilt motor for various OMC engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for two point five liter and three point zero liter engines and selected eighty five to one hundred fifty horsepower models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTwelve volt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003etwo wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e electric motor for simple, reliable operation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHigh temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e epoxy armature that locks wiring in place and shields it from corrosion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eInterior components built with ninety ten copper bushings for longer, smoother service life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhere required, assemblies can include harnesses, relays, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eheavy duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e valves for a complete trim and tilt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esolution\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngineered to meet original equipment manufacturer performance standards as a Mercury Marine part\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFor use on various OMC inboard and outboard packages specified for this trim and tilt motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCommon on classic stern drive boats powered by two point five liter and three point zero liter engines from the late nineteen seventies through the mid nineteen eighties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWell suited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to runabouts, small cruisers, fishing boats, and family bowriders that rely on power trim for comfort and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003econtrol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e On the water, you feel this motor every time you trim for the conditions. The movement is smooth and steady \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003einstead of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e jerky or hesitant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAs you bump the switch, the engine rises or lowers at a comfortable pace, letting you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efine tune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the ride for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003echop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, following seas, or a smooth afternoon cruise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e That tight, even sound from the motor tells you the internal bushings and armature are working the way they should.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOver the season, that reliability shows up in less strain on the hydraulic system and fewer awkward moments trying to dock with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ehalf responsive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e trim. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eepoxy protected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e armature and copper bushings help this unit shrug off heat, moisture, and constant use in a marine environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt is the kind of part you install once, bleed the system properly, and then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esimply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e rely on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e You will notice how much easier it is to dial in the perfect running angle when the trim and tilt respond exactly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ewhen you ask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e When it comes to trim and tilt, guessing with a generic motor can turn into a long season of chasing leaks, odd noises, and uneven movement. A genuine Mercury Marine part like this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to original equipment specifications for output, mounting, and electrical draw. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to match the hydraulic pump and actuator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethat are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e already on your boat, so everything works together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003einstead of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e fighting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eitself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIn real life, that means fewer surprises at the ramp and a lot less time wrestling with parts that “almost fit.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf a friend told me their older OMC rig was getting slow or weak on trim, I would point them straight to a correct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eoriginal equipment style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e motor and to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e part number 8M6007538 when it matches their application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It is the practical, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elong term\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e choice when you want your boat to respond right the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which Mercury engines or systems does the Trim and Tilt Motor 8M6007538 fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis Mercury Marine part is for use on various OMC engine packages, including many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003etwo point five liter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethree point zero liter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e models and selected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eeighty five\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eone hundred \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efifty horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e engines that specify this part number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this part different from aftermarket alternatives?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It is built to original equipment manufacturer standards, with proper output, rotation, and internal materials, so it works in balance with your existing hydraulic system instead of stressing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHow do I know if\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the correct replacement for my setup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Check your current trim and tilt motor label and your owner’s or service manual. If they call out Mercury Marine part number 8M6007538 or show it as a direct replacement, you are choosing the right unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can this be used in both saltwater and freshwater applications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. It is designed for marine conditions and performs well in both saltwater and freshwater when normal corrosion protection and rinsing practices \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare followed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation straightforward for most boat owners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e If you are comfortable working around hydraulic fluid, wiring, and tight spaces at the transom, installation is manageable. 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