# 268M0142720 Mercury MerCruiser Strainer Seal | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Exhaust Strainer Seal - Part Number: 26-8M0142720

  

A genuine Quicksilver strainer seal used in Mercury FourStroke outboard exhaust / water strainer assemblies. This seal supersedes earlier 8M0043365 and is used on selected Mercury 75HP to 450HP EFI, Verado, SeaPro, V6, V8, V10 and Racing outboard exhaust assemblies where specified.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM strainer seal

• Correct Mercury part number 26-8M0142720

• Supersedes 8M0043365

• Used in Mercury FourStroke exhaust strainer locations

• Fits selected 75HP through 450HP Mercury outboards where specified

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 26-8M0142720 → Supersedes 8M0043365

• 8M0043365 earlier OEM strainer seal reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 26-8M0142720

• 8M0142720

• 268M0142720

• 8M0043365

• Mercury 26-8M0142720

• Quicksilver 26-8M0142720

• Strainer seal

• Exhaust strainer seal

• 8M0142721 related exhaust grommet

• 8M0103805 related screw used in supported exhaust assemblies

• 11-8M0142743 related M10 nut family reference

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury FourStroke exhaust strainer assemblies

• Mercury EFI, SeaPro, Verado, V6, V8, V10 and Racing exhaust systems

• Exhaust assembly service where seal 26-8M0142720 is specified

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Mercury 75HP EFI FourStroke exhaust applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

• Mercury 90HP EFI FourStroke exhaust applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

• Mercury 90 SeaPro EFI FourStroke exhaust applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

• Mercury 115HP EFI FourStroke exhaust applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

• Mercury 115 SeaPro EFI FourStroke exhaust applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

• Mercury 150HP FourStroke exhaust applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

• Mercury 175HP 3.4L V6 FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 200HP 3.4L V6 FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 200HP 3.4L V6 SeaPro FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 200HP 4.6L V8 Pro XS FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 225HP 3.4L V6 FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 225HP 4.6L V8 SeaPro FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 225HP 4.6L V8 Pro XS FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 250HP 4.6L V8 FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 250HP 4.6L V8 Pro XS FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 300HP 4.6L V8 FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 300HP 4.6L V8 Pro XS FourStroke - serial 2B529482 and up where specified

• Mercury 300R 4.6L V8 Racing - serial 1E081459 and up where specified

• Mercury 350HP Verado L6 / V8 / V10 applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

• Mercury 400HP Verado applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

• Mercury 450R 4.6L V8 Racing exhaust applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

• Mercury 5.7L V10 Verado and SeaPro exhaust applications where 26-8M0142720 is specified

  

• HP Range: commonly 75HP - 450HP where specified

• Engine Type: Mercury EFI FourStroke, Verado, SeaPro, Pro XS, Racing, V6, V8 and V10 outboard

• System Type: Exhaust strainer seal

  

🔌 Function

  

The strainer seal seals the exhaust strainer area so water and exhaust flow remain properly controlled through the specified exhaust passage.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Seal damaged during exhaust service

• Water leakage or residue around exhaust strainer area

• Seal flattened, brittle or missing

• Exhaust strainer removed and reseal required

• Corrosion or debris around seal seat

• Replacement required during exhaust housing service

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 1.6 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 1.60 AUD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-07-18