New Marine Oil Filter Compatible With Mercruiser Mcm Mie Ford 302 5.0L 351 5.8L V8 Sterndrive

OIL FILTER — MERCRUISER FORD 302/351 V8 STERNDRIVE/INBOARD:

MERCRUISER FORD-BLOCK ENGINE OIL FILTER:
Per Mercury Marine, Wholesale Marine, BoatsnMotors, Liverpool Power Boats, and Primeau's Marine documentation, OEM Mercury 35-8M0116378 (current production, supersession of 35-802886Q) is the genuine Mercury oil filter specifically for MerCruiser MCM/MIE Ford-block sterndrive and inboard engines — covering Ford 302 V8 and Ford 351 V8 applications. Premium spec with M-Pleated filter media, anti-drain back valve, and 50%+ thicker metal shell. CRITICAL: This is the FORD oil filter — NOT compatible with GM-block MerCruiser engines.

OEM SUPERSESSION CHAIN:
• Earliest: 35-802886Q (original)
• Mid: 35-802886Q12 / 35-802886T
• Current Production: 35-8M0116378
• Alternate Variant: 35-8M0116379

MERCRUISER FORD 302 V8 APPLICATIONS:
• MerCruiser MCM/MIE Ford 302 V8 (5.0L Ford) Sterndrive
• MerCruiser MCM/MIE Ford 302 V8 (5.0L Ford) Inboard
• MerCruiser MCM (Sterndrive) Ford 302 V8
• MerCruiser MIE (Inboard) Ford 302 V8

MERCRUISER FORD 351 V8 APPLICATIONS:
• MerCruiser MCM/MIE Ford 351 V8 (5.8L Ford) Sterndrive
• MerCruiser MCM/MIE Ford 351 V8 (5.8L Ford) Inboard
• MerCruiser MCM (Sterndrive) Ford 351 V8
• MerCruiser MIE (Inboard) Ford 351 V8

OMC I/O APPLICATIONS:
• OMC I/O Ford-Based Sterndrive Engines
• Replaces OMC: 173231 / 0173231
• Replaces OMC: 502900 / 0502900

YAMAHA STERNDRIVE APPLICATIONS:
• Yamaha Sterndrive Ford-Block Marine Applications
• Replaces Yamaha: YSC-10231-20-0C
• Replaces Yamaha: YSC-16231-20-0C

⚠️ CRITICAL FITMENT WARNING:
This is the FORD-block oil filter for MerCruiser. NOT compatible with GM-block MerCruiser engines (those use 35-866340Q03 GM Short filter — see F615-200/F615-210). Verify your engine block manufacturer (Ford vs GM) BEFORE ordering.

OEM CROSS-REFERENCES:
• Mercury Ford (Current): 35-8M0116378 / 8M0116378
• Mercury Ford (Alternate): 35-8M0116379 / 8M0116379
• Mercury Ford (Older T): 35-802886T
• Mercury Ford (Older Q12): 35-802886Q12
• Mercury Ford (Earliest): 35-802886Q / 802886Q
• Mercury Legacy: 60565
• Ford OEM: F724002
• OMC: 173231 / 0173231 / 502900 / 0502900
• Yamaha: YSC-10231-20-0C / YSC-16231-20-0C

OIL FILTER SPECIFICATIONS:
• Type: Spin-On Marine Engine Oil Filter (Ford Block)
• 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/Yamaha Ford-Block Sterndrive/Inboard
• Engine Coverage: Ford 302 V8 (5.0L) and Ford 351 V8 (5.8L)
• Mercury Maintenance Item: 100 Hour Service

FUNCTIONAL APPLICATION — FORD-BLOCK MARINE PROTECTION:
Direct OEM-spec replacement Mercury oil filter for MerCruiser MCM/MIE Ford-block sterndrive and inboard engines. Specifically designed for the Ford 302 V8 and 351 V8 powerheads used in select MerCruiser applications. Premium quality construction with M-Pleated filter media, anti-drain back valve, and 50%+ thicker corrosion-resistant steel shell.

SERVICE WHEN:
• Routine Engine Oil Change Service
• Mercury 100 Hour Service Schedule
• Annual Service for Recreational Use
• Pre-Boating Season Service
• Charter / Commercial Service

FITMENT NOTE:
OEM-spec replacement Oil Filter for Mercury 35-8M0116378 (and supersessions including 35-802886Q). ALWAYS verify the OEM part number from your engine service manual before ordering. CRITICAL: This is the FORD-block filter — NOT compatible with GM-block MerCruiser engines. Verify engine manufacturer (Ford vs GM) before ordering.