{"product_id":"water-pump-repair-kit-fits-mercury-outboards-200-400-hp-replaces-8m0065072-817275a1","title":"Water Pump Repair Kit – Fits Mercury Outboards 200-400 HP (Replaces 8M0065072, 817275A1)","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\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upper housing \u003cstrong\u003eWater Pump Repair Kit – Fits Mercury Outboards 200-400 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for 2.6L and V8 4-stroke Verado engines. It provides all the essential components needed to restore your cooling system's performance and prevent overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt serves as a direct replacement for Mercury\/Quicksilver part numbers 8M0065072 and 817275A1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngineered for direct OEM replacement, ensuring a precise fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConstructed with durable alloy steel housing for corrosion resistance and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes a new impeller, gaskets, seals, and housing for a complete overhaul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\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 Cross-Reference\"\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 \/ Quicksilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8M0065072\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e817275A1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\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\u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Compatible Engine Models\"\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\u003eVerado 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e200\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8M0065072\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6-cylinder engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVerado 225\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e225\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8M0065072\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6-cylinder engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVerado 250\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8M0065072\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6-cylinder engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVerado 275\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e275\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8M0065072\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6-cylinder engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVerado 300\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e300\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8M0065072\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6-cylinder engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVerado 350R\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e350\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8M0065072\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2.6L Pro outboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVerado 400\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8M0065072\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2.6L Pro outboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVerado 400R\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8M0065072\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2.6L Pro outboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWater Pump Repair Kit (Upper Housing)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eInstallation\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDirect OEM replacement\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eConnection\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDirect fit to engine water pump assembly\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAlloy Steel\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eHousing Color\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSilver\/Metal\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e117.6 × 98.6 × 98.6 mm (4.63 × 3.88 × 3.88 in)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e0.63 kg (1.38 lbs)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDirect OEM replacement\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eThread Size\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eM6 x 20 (4 mounting screws)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eOther Technical Attributes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUpper housing water pump repair kit\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Water Pump Impeller (47-43026Q02)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Key (28-8M0032833)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Seal Face (26-8M2014338)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Housing Kit (817275A1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Gasket (27-8172771)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Faceplate (8172761)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Gasket (27-8M0050720)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d0021b;\"\u003e4 x Screw M6 x 20 (10-1993720)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDisconnect the battery and ensure the engine is off and cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the lower unit (gearcase) from the outboard motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnbolt and remove the old water pump housing assembly. Note the orientation of all parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClean the mounting surfaces and remove any old gasket material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstall the new key, impeller, faceplate, and gaskets as provided in the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLubricate the inside of the new housing and the impeller with a marine-safe lubricant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSlide the new housing down over the impeller while turning the driveshaft clockwise to seat the vanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFasten the new housing with the provided screws, tightening to the manufacturer's torque specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReinstall the lower unit, ensuring the water tube and shift shaft are correctly aligned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReconnect the battery and test the engine using a water supply (flushing muffs) to verify proper water flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if my water pump is failing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon signs of a worn or failing water pump include a weak or inconsistent \"telltale\" stream, engine overheating alarms, and visible damage to the old impeller blades (cracks, missing pieces) during inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the recommended replacement interval for this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor optimal reliability, it's recommended to inspect your water pump impeller annually and replace the entire kit every 2-3 years or 200-300 operating hours, whichever comes first. This interval may be shorter if operating frequently in saltwater or sandy\/silty conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this kit fit a V6 Verado engine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specific kit is designed for the 6-cylinder and V8 Mercury Verado engines listed in the compatibility table. Please verify your exact model and part number, as V6 models may use a different water pump assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eOEM vs. Aftermarket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\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\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShipping speed \u0026amp; cost\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide quickly—typical transit 5–15 days. Standard shipping is free; expedited options appear at checkout where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/summary\u003e\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\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Important Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVerify images\/specifications vs your original part. If anything differs—even if your model appears compatible—do not purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement, not an OEM component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional installation is recommended for safety and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sea Sierra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePro-Grade Standards — We supply marine parts engineered to OEM-level tolerances and tested for real-world conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFast Global Fulfillment — Free standard delivery to most regions in 5–15 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer-Direct Value — Fair pricing without compromising on materials or QC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"SeaSierra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50723797401915,"sku":"21KM008","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/8673\/8747\/files\/Water_Pump_Impeller_Kit_for_Mercury_8M0065072_-_JLM_MARINE-8289999.jpg?v=1763032013","url":"https:\/\/seasierra.com\/products\/water-pump-repair-kit-fits-mercury-outboards-200-400-hp-replaces-8m0065072-817275a1","provider":"SeaSierra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}