{"product_id":"water-pump-impeller-kit-fits-mercury-mariner-2-stroke-3-9hp-9-8hp-replaces-47-89981q1-47-89981t1","title":"Water Pump Impeller Kit – Fits Mercury\/Mariner 2-Stroke 3.9HP-9.8HP (Replaces 47-89981Q1, 47-89981T1)","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🔧 Table Styles (include only once per page) --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Outer container allows horizontal scrolling (with iOS momentum) *\/\n  .ss-table-wrap { overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; }\n\n  \/* Base table styles *\/\n  table.ss-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:640px; }\n  table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td {\n    padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; text-align:left; vertical-align:top;\n  }\n\n  \/* Key: prevent wrapping, word breaks, and vertical text in headers *\/\n  table.ss-table th {\n    white-space:nowrap;       \/* Do not wrap *\/\n    word-break:normal;        \/* Don’t break words *\/\n    letter-spacing:normal;    \/* Prevent theme styles from stretching letters *\/\n    font-weight:600;\n    background:#f8fafc;\n  }\n\n  \/* Small screen optimization *\/\n  @media (max-width:480px){\n    table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td { padding:8px 10px; font-size:14px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aftermarket \u003cstrong\u003eWater Pump Impeller Kit – Fits Mercury\/Mariner 2-Stroke 3.9HP-9.8HP (Replaces 47-89981Q1, 47-89981T1)\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for a range of Mercury and Mariner 2-stroke outboard engines from the 1970s and 1980s, including 3.9HP, 4HP, 4.5HP, 6HP, 7.5HP, and 9.8HP models. It serves as a complete assembly for water pump repair and rebuilds, ensuring proper engine cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit provides a direct replacement for Mercury part numbers 47-89981Q1, 47-89981T1, and 89981T2, and interchanges with Sierra 18-3039, GLM 12270, and Mallory 9-45035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngineered for direct-fit installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures a 0.456\" inner diameter to fit the driveshaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes the essential impeller for a complete water pump service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Number Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this matrix to confirm equivalent references across OEM and aftermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Part Number Matrix\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e47-89981Q1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e47-89981T1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e89981T2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSierra\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e18-3039\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eGLM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e12270\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMallory\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e9-45035\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine model\/year in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Mercury\/Mariner outboards, this kit fits various single-cylinder and other models primarily from the 1970s-1980s. Verify your engine's serial number range where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Engine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eRated HP\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eStroke\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eOEM Part No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e47-89981Q1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSingle cylinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e47-89981Q1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSerial (1 cyl.) 2498136-4107219\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e47-89981Q1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSerial (made in USA) 5595532 \u0026amp; UP\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e47-89981Q1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSerial 4107220-5595531\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e47-89981Q1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e47-89981Q1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e9.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e47-89981Q1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWater Pump Impeller Kit\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eInstallation\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDirect replacement\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eConnection\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e0.456\" ID (Driveshaft)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eHousing Color\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBlack\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eWarranty\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e90 Days (Aftermarket)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eOther Technical Attributes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWater pump repair\/rebuild kit assembly\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Water Pump Impeller (47-89981Q1\/47-89981T1\/89981T2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisconnect the battery and shift the outboard into neutral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemove the lower unit (gearcase) by unbolting it from the engine's driveshaft housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLocate and unbolt the water pump housing cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTake note of the old impeller's vane orientation before removing it from the driveshaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean any debris or corrosion from the housing interior and wear plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightly grease the new impeller and install it onto the driveshaft, turning the shaft in the direction of engine rotation to bend the vanes correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReassemble the water pump housing, ensuring all seals and gaskets are properly seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReattach the lower unit to the engine and test operation in a safe water environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if this impeller kit fits my engine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFirst, check the Engine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility table on this page. If your model is listed, verify the OEM part number and any serial number ranges noted. Visually comparing the images to your old part is the final step to confirm a match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs of a failing water pump impeller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCommon symptoms include the engine overheating at idle or low speeds, a weak or non-existent \"telltale\" water stream, and, in severe cases, an engine alarm. The rubber vanes can become brittle, cracked, or worn down over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow often should I replace my outboard's impeller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAs a general maintenance rule, it is recommended to inspect and\/or replace the water pump impeller every 1-2 years or every 100-200 hours of operation, whichever comes first. This interval can be shorter if you frequently operate in sandy, silty, or saltwater conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eMy engine still overheats after replacing the impeller. What else could be wrong?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIf overheating persists, check for other blockages in the cooling system, such as clogged water intake screens, a faulty thermostat, or obstructions within the engine's cooling passages. Also, ensure the impeller was installed with the vanes bent in the correct rotational direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eOEM vs. Aftermarket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis listing is an aftermarket replacement (not OEM). Built to OEM-level specifications with comparable materials. Manufactured in an ISO 9002 facility, batch-inspected for consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eShipping speed \u0026amp; cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide quickly—typical transit 5–15 days. Standard shipping is free; expedited options appear at checkout where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; returns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCovered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If issues arise, contact support with your order details. Returns are accepted within our standard window (unused \u0026amp; in original condition). See our policy page or reach out for instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Important Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVerify images\/specifications vs your original part. 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