{"product_id":"mercury-mercruiser-quicksilver-stainless-steel-nut-11-16081","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Stainless Steel Nut 11-16081","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGenuine OEM Stainless Steel Nut — Part 11-16081\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep your Mercury MerCruiser assembly tight and corrosion-free with this genuine OEM stainless steel nut. Engineered to the exact thread pitch, diameter, and finish specified in the Mercury parts diagram, it delivers the correct clamping load and thread engagement every time — no guesswork, no substitutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-16081\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury MerCruiser and Quicksilver assemblies specifying part 11-16081\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e — not aftermarket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch this nut to your Mercury parts diagram using your engine model, serial number, and assembly location. Thread pitch, diameter, and finish vary across Mercury hardware — always confirm the part number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace when the nut shows signs of corrosion, thread damage, or rounding, or when it has been removed during service and cannot be reliably retorqued to specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean threads on both the fastener and mating stud before installation. Follow the Mercury service manual for correct torque values, locking compound requirements, and reuse limits. Pair with the correct washer — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-quicksilver-washer-12-8m0207778\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Washer 12-8M0207778\u003c\/a\u003e for compatible hardware used in the same assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stainless nut is the go-to replacement during exhaust manifold, transom bracket, and stern drive mounting service on MerCruiser inboard and stern drive engines — anywhere corrosion resistance is non-negotiable and standard steel hardware would fail prematurely in saltwater or high-moisture conditions. Always replace with the OEM stainless specification rather than substituting generic hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563838570532,"sku":"16081","price":8.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/2efc5c46-158a-49ca-b0b0-312565d510d0_3d5ed722-4bd3-429d-8454-ad464826947b.png?v=1786487084","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-quicksilver-stainless-steel-nut-11-16081","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}