{"product_id":"merc-217","title":"Mercury Mariner Quicksilver Outboard Water Tube Seal Grommet 38452","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury Quicksilver 38452 is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003ewater tube seal \/ grommet\u003c\/strong\u003e used in select Mercury and Mariner outboard gearcase and water pump housing service applications. The full Mercury part reference is commonly listed as \u003cstrong\u003e26-38452\u003c\/strong\u003e. This seal helps seal the water tube connection at the water pump housing, supporting proper cooling-water transfer through the lower unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver OEM seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number \u003cstrong\u003e38452 \/ 26-38452\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly identified as a \u003cstrong\u003ewater tube seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewater pump housing seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003egrommet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in select Mercury and Mariner outboard gearcase \/ water pump service layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps seal the water tube connection to support proper cooling-water flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften serviced alongside related water pump housing components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall OEM sealing part that should be matched by exact parts diagram, not by appearance alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC \/ GTIN reference: \u003cstrong\u003e745061140561\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate package size reference: \u003cstrong\u003e3.50\" x 4.00\" x 0.63\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003enot a MerCruiser sterndrive engine part\u003c\/strong\u003e. The strongest supportable fitment for 38452 is select \u003cstrong\u003eMercury and Mariner outboard\u003c\/strong\u003e lower-unit \/ water pump housing service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly associated applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 HP Jet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35 HP 2-cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 HP 2-cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 HP 4-cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 HP 4-cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 HP 3-cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 HP 4-cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 HP 3-cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70 HP 3-cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment varies by serial number and gearcase layout, so this part should be confirmed against the exact outboard model and water pump \/ gearcase diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify fitment by exact \u003cstrong\u003eoutboard serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e and the correct Mercury \/ Mariner \u003cstrong\u003egearcase or water pump housing\u003c\/strong\u003e parts diagram before ordering. This seal appears in specific lower-unit cooling-water layouts, and similar water pump seals or grommets can look close but fit different housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this seal when the water pump housing is serviced, when the original seal is hardened, cracked, flattened, missing, or when there are signs of poor sealing at the water tube connection. A worn water tube seal can affect cooling-water transfer and may contribute to cooling issues after reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall 38452 \/ 26-38452 only after confirming the correct water pump housing diagram. Inspect the water tube, pump housing, impeller area, and related gaskets during service. The seal should sit correctly in the housing so the water tube connection is sealed when the lower unit is reassembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlternate \/ Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active OEM Mercury part number for this listing is \u003cstrong\u003e38452 \/ 26-38452\u003c\/strong\u003e. Related references commonly associated with this water pump housing service area include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAM26-38452\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLM85360\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26-38453\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e38453\u003c\/strong\u003e as a related washer or companion sealing part in some service references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easy mistake with this seal is treating it like a generic rubber grommet. On Mercury and Mariner outboards, the correct match is the \u003cstrong\u003ewater pump housing diagram and serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e, because small cooling-system seals can look similar but seal different parts of the lower unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563856265252,"sku":"38452","price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/4f0466a5-c237-4098-b401-9235c8ad22cc.png?v=1777415219","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-217","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}