Mercury 8M0166596 Water Separating Fuel Filter

Mercury 8M0166596 Water Separating Fuel Filter

This Mercury outboard fuel filter is designed to remove water and other impurities from your gasoline. This helps optimizes the performance of your Mercury fuel system. The unique filtration system helps prevent contaminated fuel from causing poor engine performance, stalling, and even damage to your fuel system components.

Mercury filters are encased in a metal shell that features a powder coat finish to resist corrosion in fresh and salt water environments. The internal surface of this fuel filter has an epoxy coat to help resist rust caused by captured water within the filter.

This Mercury water separating fuel filter is designed to fit all Mercury, Mariner, and Force outboards equipped with externally mounted fuel filter bases. Fits all MerCruiser applications except certain 1992 model MerCruiser 4.3 Gen II engines (check with your dealer for details).

It is recommended to change your fuel filter after every 200 hours of normal use or at least once a season.

Mercury water separating fuel filter

Application:

• 600 HP 7.6L V12 - 3B060047 & Up
• 500 HP 7.6L V12 SeaPro - 3B060047 & Up
• 500 HP 7.6L V12 SeaPro - 3B060047 & Up
• 600 HP 7.6L V12 - 3B060047 & Up
• 450R HP 4.6L V8 Racing - 1E083006 & Up

Includes:

• 10 Micron Outboard Fuel Filter
• O-Ring

How to install a Mercury fuel filter

1. Unscrew the old filter and clean the mounting base. Ensure the old gasket is removed from the mounting base.
2. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the filter gasket. Make sure the gasket is properly seated in the filter's base.
3. Fill the filter with fuel to help prevent air from entering the fuel system.
4. Screw the fuel filter until the gasket contacts the base. Once it does tighten 3/4 to 1 turn
5. Run the engine and check for leaks

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