New Marine Oil Filter Compatible With Mercruiser Gm 7.4L 454 8.1L 496 Cid V8 Big Block Sterndrive

OIL FILTER — MERCRUISER GM STERNDRIVE/INBOARD HISTORIC OEM CHAIN:

MERCRUISER GM ENGINE OIL FILTER — VINTAGE TO CURRENT:
Per Mercury Marine, Wholesale Marine, MacombMarine, and PartsVu documentation, OEM Mercury 35-866340Q03 (current production) — through its complete supersession chain dating back to 1963 — is the genuine MerCruiser oil filter spanning the entire GM-based sterndrive/inboard family from the original 153 CID Chevrolet Inline 4 (1963-1966) all the way through the modern 8.1L 496 CID V8. Includes legacy Mercury OEMs 14957, 32716, 52731, 54111, 35-802885Q, 35-802885T, 35-866340K01, 35-866340Q02. Premium spec with M-Pleated filter media, anti-drain back valve, and 50%+ thicker metal shell.

COMPLETE MERCURY OEM SUPERSESSION CHAIN:
• Original (1963+): 14957
• Mid-Vintage: 32716 / 52731 / 54111
• Mid-Era: 35-802885Q / 35-802885Q12 / 802885Q / 802885T
• Late-Era: 35-866340K01 / 866340Q02
• Current Production: 35-866340Q03 / 866340Q03

MERCRUISER GM INLINE 4-CYL APPLICATIONS:
• MerCruiser GM Chevrolet 153 CID Inline 4-Cyl (1963-1966)
• Note: Source listed '153 HP' — corrected to 153 CID (engine displacement)
• Early MerCruiser Sterndrive Era
• Subsequent 3.0L 181 CID Inline 4 (1967+)

MERCRUISER GM V6 APPLICATIONS:
• MerCruiser GM 4.3L 262 CID V6 — REMOTE FILTER ONLY
• Mercury Marine 4.5L V6 Engines

MERCRUISER GM V8 APPLICATIONS:
• MerCruiser GM 5.0L 305 CID V8 Sterndrive/Inboard
• MerCruiser GM 5.7L 350 CID V8 Sterndrive/Inboard
• MerCruiser GM 6.2L V8 Sterndrive/Inboard
• Mercury Marine 6.2L V8
• MerCruiser GM 7.4L 454 CID V8 (Big Block)
• MerCruiser GM 8.1L 496 CID V8 (Note: source said '496 HP' — corrected to 496 CID)

OMC I/O APPLICATIONS:
• OMC Cobra Sterndrive GM-Based 4.3L V6 / 5.0L V8
• OMC Cobra Sterndrive GM-Based 5.7L V8 / 7.4L V8
• OMC Sterndrive All GM-Based Marine Applications
• Replaces OMC: 173232

VOLVO PENTA APPLICATIONS:
• Volvo Penta SX 5.0L 305 CID V8 Sterndrive
• Volvo Penta SX 5.7L 350 CID V8 Sterndrive
• Volvo Penta DP-S 5.0L / 5.7L V8 Sterndrive
• Replaces Volvo Penta: 835440-9 / 8354409

⚠️ IMPORTANT FITMENT EXCEPTION:
This is the GM SHORT filter for remote-mount applications. V6 4.3L engines with the filter mounted directly ON the engine block use a DIFFERENT filter. Verify your engine configuration before ordering.

OEM CROSS-REFERENCES (Complete Mercury Legacy Chain):
• Mercury (Original): 14957
• Mercury (Mid-Vintage): 32716 / 52731 / 54111
• Mercury (Mid-Era): 35-802885Q / 35-802885Q12 / 802885Q / 802885T
• Mercury (Late-Era): 35-866340K01 / 866340Q02
• Mercury (Current): 35-866340Q03 / 866340Q03
• OMC: 173232
• Volvo Penta: 835440-9 / 8354409

OIL FILTER SPECIFICATIONS:
• Type: Spin-On GM Short Marine Engine Oil Filter
• Media: M-Pleated Cleansing Filter Media
• Construction: 50%+ Thicker Steel Shell vs Conventional
• Finish: Corrosion-Resistant Durable Paint
• Features: Anti-Drain Back Valve
• Application: MerCruiser/OMC/Volvo Penta GM Sterndrive/Inboard
• Engine Coverage: 153 CID Inline 4 → 8.1L 496 CID V8
• Year Coverage: 1963-Present
• Mercury Maintenance Item: 100 Hour Service

FUNCTIONAL APPLICATION — GM MARINE ENGINE PROTECTION:
Direct OEM-spec replacement Mercury oil filter spanning the complete MerCruiser GM-based sterndrive/inboard engine history — from the original 1963 Chevrolet 153 CID Inline 4 through the modern 8.1L 496 CID V8. Premium quality construction with M-Pleated filter media, anti-drain back valve, and 50%+ thicker corrosion-resistant steel shell.

FITMENT NOTE:
This OEM-spec filter replaces ALL Mercury part numbers in the supersession chain (14957 through current 35-866340Q03). ALWAYS verify your specific OEM number from your engine service manual before ordering. CRITICAL: V6 4.3L with filter on engine block uses DIFFERENT filter.