35816296Q03 Mercury MerCruiser In Line Fuel Filter | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Inline Fuel Filter - Part Number: 35-816296Q03

A genuine Quicksilver inline fuel filter for selected Mercury and Mariner 8HP to 15HP FourStroke outboards. This filter is fitted in the 1/4 inch under-cowl fuel line and helps remove fuel-borne contaminants before they reach the carburettor or fuel delivery components.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM inline fuel filter

• Correct Mercury part number 35-816296Q03

• Fits 1/4 inch ID under-cowl fuel line applications

• Used on selected 8HP to 15HP Mercury / Mariner FourStroke outboards

• Replaces earlier 35-816296 and 35-16494 fuel filter references

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 35-816296Q03 → Supersedes 35-816296K03

• 35-816296K03 → Supersedes 35-816296Q

• 35-816296Q → Supersedes 35-816296

• 35-816296 → Supersedes 35-16494

• 35-16494 earlier OEM reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 35-816296Q03

• 816296Q03

• 35816296Q03

• 35-816296K03

• 35-816296Q

• 35-816296T

• 35-816296

• 816296

• 35-16494

• 35-13430

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• JM: JM-40145

• No additional aftermarket equivalent

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Mercury and Mariner 8HP to 15HP FourStroke under-cowl fuel line applications

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• Mercury 8HP FourStroke - USA serial 0T003862 to 1B727495

• Mercury 9.9HP FourStroke - USA serial 0T003862 to 1B727495

• Mercury 9.9HP BigFoot / Command Thrust FourStroke - USA serial 0T003862 to 1B727495

• Mercury 15HP FourStroke - USA serial 0T003862 to 1B727495

• Mariner 8HP FourStroke - serial 0T003862 to 1B727495 where 35-816296Q03 is specified

• Mariner 9.9HP FourStroke - serial 0T003862 to 1B727495 where 35-816296Q03 is specified

• Mariner 15HP FourStroke - serial 0T003862 to 1B727495 where 35-816296Q03 is specified

• Mercury / Mariner 8HP through 15HP 4-stroke outboards with 1/4 inch under-cowl fuel line filter application

• HP Range: 8HP - 15HP

• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner small FourStroke outboard

• System Type: Inline under-cowl fuel filter

🔌 Function

The inline fuel filter removes fuel-borne particles before they reach the carburettor or fuel delivery system.

Common signs of failure:

• Hard starting

• Engine stalls at idle

• Poor throttle response

• Restricted fuel flow under load

• Visible debris or discolouration in the filter

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging