{"product_id":"mercury-carburetor-fuel-filter-35-53336t","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Carburetor Fuel Filter 35-53336T","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury Quicksilver Carburetor Fuel Filter – Part No. 35-53336T\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis OEM carburetor inlet fuel filter installs directly inside the carburetor fuel inlet fitting, trapping debris and contaminants before they reach the jets and needle valve. A close relative of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-carburetor-fuel-filter-35-53336q\"\u003e35-53336Q\u003c\/a\u003e, the 53336T is the correct strainer for Rochester 2- and 4-barrel and MerCarb 2-barrel carburetors across a wider range of MerCruiser engine families including the larger 7.4L V8. Replacing this strainer at regular service intervals protects carburetor internals and helps maintain smooth throttle response.\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 35-53336T (also referenced as 53336T)\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\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 745061029262\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 equipped with Rochester 2- or 4-barrel carburetors and MerCarb 2-barrel carburetors. 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  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 7.4L (454 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 is the correct strainer for the larger 7.4L V8 and Rochester-carbureted applications where the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-carburetor-fuel-filter-35-53336q\"\u003e35-53336Q\u003c\/a\u003e does not apply. Inexpensive insurance — a clogged strainer is a common cause of lean-running and hard starting that gets misdiagnosed as a full carburetor rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon mistakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confusing this part with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-carburetor-fuel-filter-35-53336q\"\u003e35-53336Q\u003c\/a\u003e — both are carburetor inlet strainers but fit different carburetor configurations. Also avoid ordering for EFI or MPI engines, which use an inline fuel filter instead. Always cross-reference the carburetor model number against your engine serial number range.\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":43563862065188,"sku":"53336T","price":16.33,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/4fefee4d-9287-4532-ac2a-35392d7d3362.png?v=1787257494","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercury-carburetor-fuel-filter-35-53336t","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}