{"product_id":"878239a02-8m0090322-8m0168219-fsm042-fit-for-mercury-w-seals-tilt-end-cap","title":"Mercury Outboard Tilt End Cap 8M0168219 878239A02 8M0090322 135-300HP V6 FSM042","description":"\u003c!-- \n  ***********************************************************\n  EBAY LISTING DATA\n  ***********************************************************\n  OPTIMIZED EBAY TITLE (80 Chars): Mercury Outboard Tilt End Cap 8M0168219 878239A02 8M0090322 135-300HP V6 FSM042\n  SEO NOTES: Verified compatibility for Mercury V6 Optimax\/EFI (1991-2017). Cross-referenced with 8M0168219, 878239A02, and 8M0090322. Premium aftermarket quality with anodized finish.\n--\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"Mercury Outboard Tilt Cylinder End Cap \u0026 Seals (8M0168219, 878239A02)\",\n    \"description\": \"Premium aftermarket tilt cylinder end cap for Mercury V6 Outboards (135-300HP). Replaces 8M0168219, 878239A02, and 8M0090322. High-grade aluminum with anodized finish.\",\n    \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Aftermarket\" },\n    \"sku\": \"8M0168219-FSM042\",\n    \"mpn\": \"8M0168219\",\n    \"offers\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/4boats.co.uk\/products\/{{ product.handle }}\",\n      \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n      \"price\": \"{{ product.price | money_without_currency }}\",\n      \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n    }\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTilt End Cap Kit 8M0168219\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003ePremium Quality Aftermarket Part for Mercury Outboards\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis high-performance tilt cylinder end cap (gland) is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eMercury V6 135-300HP Outboard units\u003c\/strong\u003e. Engineered to replace the center tilt cylinder cap, it comes pre-fitted with professional-grade seals to restore hydraulic integrity and prevent leaks in your power trim system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-left: 5px solid #27ae60; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #27ae60;\"\u003eDURABILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with a hard-anodized black finish for maximum resistance to saltwater corrosion and oxidation.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seamless replacement for OEM part 8M0168219.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes high-grade Wiper Seal and Viton O-ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eCenter Ram Specific:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for the larger central tilt cylinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eSaltwater Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard-coat anodizing prevents pitting and seizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; text-align: right;\"\u003e6061-T6 Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; text-align: right;\"\u003eBlack Hard Anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSeal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; text-align: right;\"\u003eViton \/ High-Grade Urethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eCompatible Cylinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; text-align: right;\"\u003eSingle Ram Tilt (Center)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatibility \/ Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eEngine Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eHorsepower Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eYear\/Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMercury V6 Units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e135, 150, 175, 200, 225 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGen 2 \u0026amp; 3 (1991-2017)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMercury Optimax \/ EFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e250, 300 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFits Single Ram Trim Units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMercury Sport XS \/ Pro XS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e200, 225, 250 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVerify against OEM numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff9f9;\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #c0392b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXCLUSION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does NOT fit Mercury L6 Verado models. Fits center tilt ram only.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eOEM Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fdfdfd; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8M0168219, 878239A02, 8M0090322, 878239A1, 811606\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fdfdfd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAftermarket SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFSM042, JETUNIT 878239\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eIs this a genuine original part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis is a premium quality aftermarket replacement part, manufactured by specialized marine component producers to meet or exceed original equipment (OE) standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eHow do I know if it is compatible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWe recommend checking the SKU\/MPN and Cross Reference list provided above. If your original part number matches any of these, it is a guaranteed fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eDoes this fit the two smaller side rams?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eNo, this cap is specifically for the center, larger \u003cstrong\u003etilt\u003c\/strong\u003e cylinder. The side trim rams require different, smaller end caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please verify your engine serial number or original part number against the references above before purchasing. 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