{"product_id":"merc-1267","title":"Quicksilver Water Pump Pulley — 8M0153706","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuicksilver Water Pump Pulley — 8M0153706\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA direct OEM replacement pulley for the water pump drive system on Mercury and MerCruiser engines. Engineered to factory specifications, this pulley ensures proper belt alignment and consistent coolant circulation — critical for keeping your engine running at the right temperature under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8M0153706\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water pump drive pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury and MerCruiser marine engines (verify compatibility with your engine serial number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water pump pulley drives the belt that powers the raw water or coolant pump on your engine. A worn, cracked, or misaligned pulley can cause belt slippage, reduced coolant flow, and overheating. Replacing it with an OEM part restores proper tension and alignment for reliable cooling system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Parts Desk Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pulley is most commonly needed during a \u003cstrong\u003ewater pump rebuild or belt replacement service\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you're already pulling the pump or replacing the impeller, inspect the pulley for wear, wobble, or corrosion — it's a low-cost part that's worth replacing proactively rather than revisiting the job later. Particularly relevant on engines with high hours or those that have run in \u003cstrong\u003esandy or silty water\u003c\/strong\u003e, which accelerates wear on the pump drive components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563922292772,"sku":"8M0153706","price":92.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/50e2f794-ffef-4cb5-a516-e41b7fc1d90c.png?v=1783723675","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-1267","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}