Description
Mercury 8M0168227 Trim Pump Motor 105 Jet, 135-150 HP
Mercury 8M0168227 is a genuine Mercury motor kit for the power trim assembly used on select 105 HP EFI Jet, 135 HP EFI, 150 HP EFI, 150 HP EFI SeaPro, and 150 HP EFI Pro XS outboards. Mercury identifies this item as a motor kit with the alternate description “Motor Trim Pump.”
Mercury has superseded 8M0168227 to the active replacement part number 8M0242643. Verify the correct part by engine model, serial number, and power trim assembly diagram before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury OEM power trim motor kit
- Services the motor position in compatible Mercury power trim assemblies
- Used on select Mercury 105 Jet and 135-150 HP EFI outboards
- Exact OEM part number: 8M0168227
- Superseded by Mercury part number 8M0242643
- Package quantity: 1
Fitment / Product Details
- Brand: Mercury
- Part Number: 8M0168227
- Official Description: Motor Kit
- Alternate Description: Motor Trim Pump
- Product Type: Power Trim Motor
- System: Power Trim / Tilt
- UPC: 678633129988
- Package Quantity: 1
- Package Dimensions: 14.25 in L x 4.25 in W x 4 in H
- Package Weight: 4.969 lb
- Superseded By: 8M0242643
Power trim motor fitment depends on engine model, serial number, and the exact power trim assembly installed. Confirm compatibility with the factory parts diagram before ordering.
Expanded Fitment
- Mercury 105 HP EFI Jet, serial number 3B672358 and higher
- Mercury 135 HP EFI, serial number 2B131942 and higher
- Mercury 150 HP EFI, serial number 1B905505 and higher
- Mercury 150 HP EFI SeaPro, serial number 2B139139 and higher
- Mercury 150 HP EFI Pro XS, serial number 2B550139 and higher
What’s Included
- One Mercury 8M0168227 motor kit / trim pump motor
The complete power trim assembly and separately listed pump, valve, cylinder, and service components are not included.
Why You Should Buy
A worn or failed trim pump motor can cause slow, intermittent, or inoperative trim and tilt movement. Using the correct genuine Mercury replacement helps restore dependable operation on the compatible factory power trim assembly.
Common Applications
Used in the power trim assembly on select Mercury 105 Jet, 135 HP EFI, 150 HP EFI, 150 HP EFI SeaPro, and 150 HP EFI Pro XS outboards within the serial ranges listed above.
FAQ
Does this fit every Mercury 135 or 150 HP outboard?
No. Fitment is limited to specific EFI, SeaPro, and Pro XS applications and must be verified by serial number and parts diagram.
Is this a complete power trim assembly?
No. This listing is for the Mercury motor kit identified by part number 8M0168227.
What part replaces 8M0168227?
Mercury’s current supersession record identifies 8M0242643 as the active replacement.
Can Wakeboss help confirm fitment?
Yes. Send your engine model and serial number through Ask a Parts Pro and we can help check the correct power trim assembly diagram.

