{"product_id":"mercury-oem-poppet-valve-assembly-8m0070213","title":"Mercury OEM Poppet Valve Assembly #8M0070213","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury Marine 8M0070213 Thermostats \u0026amp; Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poppet valve assembly plays a critical role in how your Mercury outboard manages cooling water pressure and flow. The Mercury Marine 8M0070213 Poppet Valve Assembly is a genuine OEM replacement that restores proper pressure regulation in the cooling system, keeping water circulating at the right pressure through the engine block and powerhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn Mercury outboards, the poppet valve regulates the pressure of raw water flowing through the cooling system. It opens and closes in response to water pressure changes, ensuring the engine receives adequate cooling flow at all RPM ranges while preventing over-pressurization that could damage seals and gaskets. When the poppet valve wears or fails, the symptoms can include overheating at higher RPMs, inconsistent water pressure at the tell-tale, or cooling system behavior that just does not feel right underway. It is a component that works constantly and quietly, and its condition directly affects how well the entire cooling system performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine Mercury Marine OEM assembly, the 8M0070213 is built to the exact specifications Mercury engineers into their cooling systems. The valve seat, spring tension, and sealing surfaces are all matched to the original design, ensuring the assembly opens and closes at the correct pressure thresholds for your engine. Aftermarket poppet valves may fit the port, but pressure calibration differences can compromise cooling performance in ways that are difficult to diagnose until real damage has occurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine OEM poppet valve assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart Number: 8M0070213\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegulates raw water pressure in Mercury outboard cooling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM valve seat, spring tension, and sealing surface specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement with no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine model and serial number before ordering. Mercury poppet valve assemblies are application-specific, and verifying the correct part number for your engine ensures proper pressure calibration and a clean installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormalized SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 8M0070213\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPC Code:\u003c\/b\u003e 745061903388\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54090305962289,"sku":"MRC-8M0070213","price":456.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7184\/8291\/files\/mercury-oem-poppet-valve-assembly-8m0070213-745061903388-1236526963.jpg?v=1777977095","url":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicemarine.com\/products\/mercury-oem-poppet-valve-assembly-8m0070213","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}