Up for sale is a genuine Mercury Marine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement water separating fuel filter element. This premium filtration component features a 10-micron rating with over 90% filtering efficiency to effortlessly separate water, dirt, and harmful microscopic particles from gasoline before they can enter the fuel system. Engineered by Mercury to rigorous factory standards, it features an updated, compact canister style that provides an ergonomic fit for handheld replacement while maintaining a maximum internal holding capacity to keep your engine running at peak efficiency and economy.

Key Features

Authentic Mercury OEM Part: Genuine high-performance marine component manufactured to protect your engine block from power-robbing moisture and fuel contaminants.
Supersedes Prior Parts: Direct modern replacement part that updates and supersedes older factory numbers 35-8M0095659 and 35-8M0055659.
Included Sensor Hardware: Features a brand new replacement O-ring designed specifically for the factory water-in-fuel sensor plug.
Marine Safety Certification: Designed and rigorously fire-tested to fully meet 33 CFR 183.590, ISO 10088, U.S. Coast Guard, and ABYC H-24 marine fuel system requirements.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Mercury Marine (Genuine OEM)
Part Number: 35-8M0157616 (Also marked as 8M0157616)
Filtration Rating: Premium 10-Micron Efficiency
Kit Applications: Replaces internal filter elements inside 8M0157707 and 8M0157708 vessel kits.

Engine & System Compatibility

Fuel Supply Module Systems: Fits vessel-mounted remote filter systems paired with Fuel Supply Module (FSM) configurations.
Verado L6 Series: Fits Mercury inline 6-cylinder (L6) 200HP, 225HP, 250HP, 275HP, 300HP, 350HP, and 400HP Gen 5 Verado outboards (Serial number 2B144123 up through 3B342962).
Verado V10 Series: Fits 350HP, 400HP, and 425HP 5.7L V10 Verado outboard engine families.

Please cross-examine your exact outboard serial number or hull maintenance manual to confirm a precise match prior to purchasing. Feel free to send a message if you have any questions!