{"product_id":"mercury-carburetor-fuel-filter-35-53336q","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Carburetor Fuel Filter 35-53336Q","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury Quicksilver Carburetor Fuel Filter – Part No. 35-53336Q\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis OEM carburetor inlet fuel filter (also listed as \u003cstrong\u003e53336Q\u003c\/strong\u003e) installs directly inside the carburetor fuel inlet fitting, capturing debris and contaminants before they reach the jets and needle valve. Replacing this small but critical strainer at regular service intervals helps maintain smooth throttle response and protects carburetor internals from premature wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35-53336Q (also referenced as 53336Q)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Product Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carburetor Fuel Filter \/ Inlet Strainer Element\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuel System – Carburetor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits MerCruiser carbureted sterndrive and inboard engines. Always verify using your engine serial number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 3.0L (181 CID) Inline-4 – carbureted models\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 4.3L (262 CID) V6 – carbureted models\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 5.0L (305 CID) V8 – carbureted models\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 5.7L (350 CID) V8 – carbureted models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSerial number verification is recommended — carburetor specifications changed across production runs. Fuel-injected (EFI\/MPI) engines do not use this filter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstalls inside the carburetor fuel inlet fitting — no external housing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect and replace annually or at each carburetor service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrain the fuel bowl and relieve system pressure before removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirm carburetor model number matches your engine serial number range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual preventive maintenance or any time the carburetor is removed for cleaning or rebuild. This filter is inexpensive insurance — a clogged strainer is a common cause of lean-running conditions and hard starting that gets misdiagnosed as a carburetor rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon mistakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordering this filter for EFI or MPI engines — those systems use an inline fuel filter, not a carburetor strainer. Also confirm your carburetor model: some 4.3L and 5.7L applications used different carburetor configurations across serial number ranges, and the inlet fitting size can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall cylindrical strainer element — fits inside carburetor fuel inlet fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximate weight: 50 g (0.05 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563862032420,"sku":"53336Q","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/82750ae9-cbdb-47b4-b6e2-be671236aa31.png?v=1773181616","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercury-carburetor-fuel-filter-35-53336q","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}