Mercury - Water Separating Fuel Filter Quicksilver Filtration Series 10-Micron Element 8M0146206. Overview. Every boater has lived that moment when the engine hesitates at the worst possible time - maybe as you are clearing a no-wake zone or lining up for a long run across open water. That feeling is more than annoying; it shakes your trust in your equipment. One of the simplest ways to keep those moments from happening is to make sure your fuel is clean, dry, and dependable. The Quicksilver 8M0