Quicksilver Water Pump Drive Pulley 8M0153706 | Mercury MerCruiser OEM
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Quicksilver Water Pump Drive Pulley — Part #8M0153706
Keep your Mercury or MerCruiser engine running cool with this OEM-spec water pump drive pulley. Engineered to factory tolerances, it maintains proper belt alignment and consistent coolant circulation — the foundation of a reliable marine cooling system.
Part Details
- Part Number: 8M0153706
- Brand: Quicksilver (Mercury OEM)
- Official Product Type: Water Pump Drive Pulley
- System: Raw Water / Coolant Cooling System
- Sold: Individually
Compatible Applications
- Mercury and MerCruiser marine inboard and sterndrive engines
- Verify fitment using your engine serial number before ordering
What This Part Does
The water pump drive pulley transfers power from the engine to the belt that drives the raw water or coolant pump. A worn, cracked, or wobbling pulley causes belt slippage, reduced coolant flow, and engine overheating. Replacing it with a genuine OEM part restores proper tension, alignment, and long-term reliability.
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Service Interval
Inspect the water pump pulley annually or every 100 hours of operation. Replace immediately if you notice wobble, visible cracking, corrosion, or belt wear patterns that suggest misalignment.
Parts Desk Insights
Best use case: This pulley is the go-to choice during a water pump rebuild or belt replacement service. If you're already accessing the pump to replace the impeller or wear plate, inspecting and replacing the pulley at the same time is a smart, cost-effective move — it avoids revisiting the job later.
Common issues we see: Customers on engines with high hours or those operated in sandy or silty water frequently need this pulley sooner than expected. Abrasive water accelerates wear on the pump drive components. If your belt has been showing unusual wear or slipping, the pulley is often the overlooked culprit.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
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