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Mercury Water-In-Fuel Sensor 8M0157779 350-600HP Verado & Racing

OEM Sensor for L6 Verado, 350-425HP V10, 450R-500R V8 & 500-600HP V12
Item #: 8M0157779  Cross Reference#: 8M0157779  
Manufacturer Item: 8M0157779
Manufacturer: Mercury Marine
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8M0157779 Sensor

OEM Mercury Water-In-Fuel Sensor

Mercury Water-In-Fuel Sensor 8M0157779 For Verado, 450R, 500R, V10 & V12

The Mercury 8M0157779 water-in-fuel sensor is an OEM Mercury fuel system sensor used with compatible Mercury water-separating fuel filter assemblies.

This sensor fits select L6 Verado applications, Mercury Racing 450R and 500R V8 outboards, Mercury 350HP-425HP V10 outboards, and Mercury 500HP-600HP V12 outboards.

Compatible Applications

Engine Family Horsepower / Model Engine Platform Application
Mercury Verado L6 Verado Models Inline 6-Cylinder Verado Water-in-fuel sensor
Mercury Racing 450R, 500R V8 FourStroke Water-in-fuel sensor
Mercury Verado / FourStroke 350HP-425HP V10 FourStroke Water-in-fuel sensor
Mercury Verado / SeaPro 500HP-600HP V12 FourStroke Water-in-fuel sensor
Important Fitment Note:

This Mercury 8M0157779 water-in-fuel sensor is used on select L6 Verado, 450R-500R V8 Racing, 350HP-425HP V10, and 500HP-600HP V12 outboard fuel filter applications.

Always verify your engine model, fuel filter assembly, and current sensor number before ordering.

Part Numbers & Cross References

Brand / Source Part Number
Mercury Marine 8M0157779
Related Fuel Filter 8M0166596

Related Fuel Filter

What This Water-In-Fuel Sensor is Used For

The Mercury 8M0157779 water-in-fuel sensor monitors the fuel filter assembly for water accumulation and helps alert the operator when water is detected in the fuel system.

Water contamination can cause poor performance, corrosion, injector problems, and fuel system damage. Replacing a damaged or faulty water-in-fuel sensor helps maintain proper warning system function.

Key Features and Benefits

  • OEM Mercury water-in-fuel sensor
  • Fits select L6 Verado applications
  • Fits Mercury Racing 450R and 500R V8 outboards
  • Fits Mercury 350HP-425HP V10 outboards
  • Fits Mercury 500HP-600HP V12 outboards
  • Used with compatible Mercury water-separating fuel filter assemblies
  • Helps detect water accumulation in the fuel system
  • Pairs with Mercury fuel filter 8M0166596 on compatible applications

Part Details

  • Part Number: 8M0157779
  • Product Type: Water-In-Fuel Sensor
  • Brand: Mercury Marine
  • Application: Mercury Verado, Racing V8, V10, and V12 fuel systems
  • Common Fitment: L6 Verado, 450R, 500R, 350-425HP V10, 500-600HP V12
  • Related Fuel Filter: 8M0166596
  • OEM Mercury Part: Yes

FAQ

What engines does Mercury 8M0157779 fit?
This sensor fits select L6 Verado applications, Mercury Racing 450R and 500R V8 outboards, Mercury 350HP-425HP V10 outboards, and Mercury 500HP-600HP V12 outboards.

Does this fit the Mercury 500R?
Yes. Mercury 8M0157779 is used on compatible Mercury Racing 500R V8 fuel filter applications.

Does this fit Mercury V10 outboards?
Yes. This sensor fits compatible Mercury 350HP-425HP V10 outboards.

What fuel filter goes with this sensor?
The related Mercury water-separating fuel filter is part number 8M0166596, linked above.

What does a water-in-fuel sensor do?
It detects water accumulation in the fuel filter assembly so the engine warning system can alert the operator to fuel contamination.

Is this a genuine Mercury part?
Yes. This is an OEM Mercury Marine water-in-fuel sensor.

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