Aftermarket Mercury V140HP 6-Cylinder Service Kit | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket Mercury V140HP Six-Cylinder Service Kit - Kit Reference: V140 application package

A service package for early Mercury V140 six-cylinder two-stroke outboards using the 2.4L V6 cooling and fuel-service family. The engine serial and original spark-plug specification must match the L78V configuration.

⚙️ Key Features

• Application-specific major service package

• Exact serial-range separation prevents mixing incompatible fuel filters, thermostats or gearcase pump parts

• Includes engine and gearcase drain-plug sealing components where applicable

• Includes the correct spark-plug type and quantity for the listed engine family

• Water-pump components match the stated standard, BigFoot or Command Thrust gearcase

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 96148Q8 → Current major water-pump repair kit for 2.4L/2.5L V6 gearcases

• 8M0117413 → Current 60°C thermostat reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 96148Q8

• 8M0117413

• 816296Q03

• Champion L78V

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Sawley's Select application-specific aftermarket service package

Included Components:

• 1 × Major water-pump kit - 96148Q8

• 2 × 60°C thermostats - 8M0117413

• 1 × Fuel filter for 1/4-inch hose - 816296Q03

• 6 × Spark plugs - Champion L78V

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Mercury V140HP Six-Cylinder outboard service applications

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• Mercury V140HP six-cylinder two-stroke

• HP Range: Model-specific V6 rating

• Engine Type: Carburetted V6 two-stroke outboard

• Year Range: Model- and ignition-system specific

• Serial Range: Model-specific early V140 production

🔌 Function

The service kit groups the routine ignition, lubrication, fuel-system, cooling-system and gearcase consumables required for a major scheduled service. Replacing the listed components helps maintain reliable starting, correct operating temperature, clean fuel delivery, adequate cooling-water flow and secure engine and gearcase sealing.

Common signs service is due:

• Hard starting, rough idle or misfire from worn or fouled spark plugs

• Restricted fuel delivery or unstable engine speed from a contaminated filter

• Engine temperature runs high because the thermostat or water pump is deteriorated

• Low oil pressure, dirty engine oil or a restricted oil filter on four-stroke engines

• Water or lubricant leakage from reused drain-plug seals

• Reduced cooling-water discharge or damaged impeller vanes

📦 Condition

• Brand new aftermarket service kit

• New and unused components

• Supplied in manufacturer or equivalent protective packaging