EMP Inline Fuel Filter 5/16 Inch, Replaces Mercury 35-879885T, Fits 135-275 HP 4-Stroke Verado Outboards

The EMP 35-35205 is an inline fuel filter built for Mercury 4-Stroke Verado outboards, sized for a 5/16 inch fuel line fitting. It is a direct replacement for Mercury OEM part 35-879885T, giving outboard owners a straightforward way to maintain clean fuel delivery to the engine without sourcing the original factory part. Inline fuel filters like this one sit in the fuel supply line between the tank and the engine, trapping debris and contaminants before they can reach the fuel pump or injectors, which helps protect against clogging and premature wear on fuel system components.

This filter is engineered specifically for Mercury's 4-Stroke Verado line, covering the 135, 150, and 175 HP models (serial number 1B227000 and up), the 200 and 225 HP models (serial number OT980000 and up), and the 250 and 275 HP models (serial number OT801000 and up). Because Verado outboards were produced across multiple serial number ranges, confirming your engine's serial number against these ranges before ordering ensures you get the correct fitment. At just 0.06 pounds, the filter is a compact, lightweight component that installs into the existing fuel line without modification.

Specifications

• Brand: EMP
• Manufacturer Part Number: 35-35205
• Product Type: Inline Fuel Filter
• Fitting Size: 5/16 inch
• Replaces (OEM): 35-879885T
• Fitment: Mercury 135/150/175 4-Stroke Verado (S/N 1B227000 & Up); 200/225 4-Stroke Verado (S/N OT980000 & Up); 250/275 4-Stroke Verado (S/N OT801000 & Up)
• Weight: 0.06 pounds
• UPC: 840080458014

Fitment

• Mercury 135/150/175 HP 4-Stroke Verado (S/N 1B227000 & Up)
• Mercury 200/225 HP 4-Stroke Verado (S/N OT980000 & Up)
• Mercury 250/275 HP 4-Stroke Verado (S/N OT801000 & Up)

Replaces (OEM)

• 35-879885T

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EMP 35-35205 fuel filter fit? The EMP 35-35205 fits Mercury 4-Stroke Verado outboards in three groups: 135/150/175 HP (S/N 1B227000 & Up), 200/225 HP (S/N OT980000 & Up), and 250/275 HP (S/N OT801000 & Up).

Is this the same as Mercury part 35-879885T? Yes, the EMP 35-35205 is a direct replacement for Mercury OEM part 35-879885T.

What size fitting does this fuel filter use? It uses a 5/16 inch inline fitting, matching the standard fuel line size on the Verado models it fits.

How much does the EMP 35-35205 fuel filter weigh? This inline fuel filter weighs 0.06 pounds.

Will this filter fit any Mercury Verado outboard? No, only the specific 4-Stroke Verado HP groups and serial number ranges listed for the EMP 35-35205: 135/150/175 HP (S/N 1B227000 & Up), 200/225 HP (S/N OT980000 & Up), and 250/275 HP (S/N OT801000 & Up).

Why are there different serial number cutoffs for this filter? Mercury updated the Verado fuel system design at different points in production for each HP group, so the EMP 35-35205 is specified against the serial number where each group's compatible design begins.

Is the EMP 35-35205 a genuine Mercury part or aftermarket? The EMP 35-35205 is manufactured as a replacement for Mercury OEM part 35-879885T rather than a Mercury-branded original part.

How do I confirm my outboard's serial number qualifies for this filter? Check the serial number stamped on your Mercury 4-Stroke Verado engine against the ranges listed for the 35-35205: 1B227000 & Up for 135/150/175 HP, OT980000 & Up for 200/225 HP, or OT801000 & Up for 250/275 HP.

What is included when I order the EMP 35-35205? The order includes one EMP 35-35205 inline fuel filter sized for a 5/16 inch fuel line.

Can I install this fuel filter myself? The EMP 35-35205 is an inline fuel filter designed to fit into the existing 5/16 inch fuel line on compatible Mercury 4-Stroke Verado outboards.