{"product_id":"water-pump-impeller-kit-for-yamaha-f6-f8-f9-9-68t-w0078-00","title":"Water Pump Impeller Kit for Yamaha F6 \/ F8 \/ F9.9 68T-W0078-00","description":"\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\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete \u003cstrong\u003eWater Pump Impeller Kit – Fits Yamaha F6\/F8\/F9.9 4-Stroke Outboards (Replaces 68T-W0078-00-00)\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a reliable solution for maintaining your engine’s cooling system. It is designed for a wide range of Yamaha 4-stroke outboards from 6 to 9.9 HP manufactured from 2000 to 2019 and beyond, including F6, F8, and F9.9 series models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit serves as a direct replacement for Yamaha OEM part numbers 68T-W0078-00-00, 68T-W0078-01-00, and 68T-W0078-02-00, and interchanges with Sierra 18-3450 and JLM YHJB-68T.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures direct-fit installation, matching OEM specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a durable rubber impeller, gaskets, and plates for a full service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll necessary bolts and hardware are included for convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-01-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-02-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSierra\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e18-3450\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eJLM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYHJB-68T\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\u003eThis kit is designed for a variety of Yamaha 4-stroke models. Please check your specific model and year against this list to ensure proper fitment.\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\u003eYears\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\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF6AMHL, F6AMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF6A, F6B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000–2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8CMHL, F8CMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8FMHL, F8FMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8LMHB, F8SMHB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9FMHL, F9.9FMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008–2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9JMHL, F9.9JMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9LMHB, F9.9SMHB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008–2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9J\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00-00\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 Repair Kit\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eInstallation\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDirect OEM replacement\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eVarious materials (includes rubber impeller)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHousing Color\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBlack\/natural\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e191 grams (0.42 lb)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWarranty\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eManufacturer dependent\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOther Technical Attributes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIncluded in Yamaha Maintenance Kit (AMKITF6A)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Cartridge Insert (63V-44322-00-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Water Seal Damper 2 (68T-44366-00-00 \/ 68T-44366-01-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Impeller (68T-44352-00-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Woodruff Key (63V-44338-00-00 \/ 664-44338-00-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x O-Ring (93210-44398-00 \/ 93210-44704-00 \/ 93210-447-04-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Cartridge Outer Plate (68T-44323-00-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d0021b;\"\u003e4 x Bolts (97095-08045-00)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the battery and remove the engine cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShift the outboard into neutral gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the bolts securing the lower unit (gearcase) to the upper casing and carefully lower it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate the water pump housing on top of the gearcase and remove its mounting bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the housing up to expose the old impeller, gaskets, and wear plate. Note their orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old impeller, Woodruff key, and seals. Clean all surfaces thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the new components from the kit in the reverse order of removal. Lightly lubricate the new impeller and housing interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the impeller blades are curved in the correct direction as you slide the housing down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque the housing bolts to the manufacturer's specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the lower unit, ensuring the driveshaft, shift shaft, and water tube align correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce assembled, start the engine in water and verify strong, steady water flow from the tell-tale outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs of a failing water pump impeller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey indicators include engine overheating alarms, a weak or non-existent water stream from the \"tell-tale\" outlet, and in severe cases, a melted pump housing. Regular inspection is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow often should I replace my outboard's impeller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor optimal performance and to prevent engine damage, most manufacturers recommend replacing the impeller every 1-2 years or every 100-200 operating hours, whichever comes first. Service intervals should be shorter in saltwater or sandy\/silty conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow can I confirm this kit fits my specific engine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most reliable method is to match your engine's model and year to the \"Engine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility\" table. You can also cross-reference your existing part number with the \"Part Number Matrix.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy are there multiple part numbers listed for some components?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturers often supersede part numbers over time with newer revisions. The multiple numbers listed (e.g., for the O-Ring or Water Seal Damper) are all confirmed equivalents for this kit, ensuring compatibility across different production years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this an OEM part?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-quality aftermarket replacement part, not an OEM component. It is engineered to meet or exceed original equipment specifications and is manufactured in an ISO 9002 certified facility with rigorous quality control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow fast is shipping?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe provide fast worldwide shipping, with typical transit times of 5–15 days. Standard shipping is free for most orders, and expedited options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the warranty and return policy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects during normal use. If you encounter an issue, please contact our support team with your order number. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within our standard return period. Please see our full policy page for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Important Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify images\/specifications vs your original part. 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