Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Water Pump Gasket Set 68714A7 – 3.7L / 470 Series

Name: Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Water Pump Gasket Set 68714A7 – 3.7L / 470 Series
Brand: MERC
SKU: 68714A7
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Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Water Pump Gasket Set 68714A7 – 3.7L / 470 Series

Part Number: 68714A7 (Service format: 27-68714A7)
Brand: Mercury Marine / Quicksilver (OEM)
Type: Water Pump / Front Cover Gasket Set
Supersedes: 68714A6
Replaces individual gaskets: 68714 (front cover), 72098 (water-inlet cover), 72099 (impeller cover)
GTIN: 745061170827

Genuine Mercury Marine OEM gasket set for the engine-mounted front cover and water pump assembly on the Mercury 224 CID / 3.7L inline-four MerCruiser engine family. This set covers all three sealing locations in the front-cover assembly: the front cover, impeller cover, and water-inlet cover.

Kit Contents

Front cover gasket (replaces 68714)
Water-inlet cover gasket (replaces 72098)
Impeller cover gasket (replaces 72099)

Compatible Applications

MerCruiser 470 – 1976–1984
MerCruiser 485 – 1980–1982
MerCruiser 488 – 1983–1984
MerCruiser 170 – 1985–1986
MerCruiser 190 – 1985–1986
MerCruiser 165 – 1987
MerCruiser 180 – 1987
MerCruiser 3.7L – 1988–1989
MerCruiser 3.7LX – 1988–1989
Serial range: approximately 4208730 through 0C762299 (verify by model — individual ranges vary)

System

Engine cooling — front cover and water-pump assembly. The 224 CID / 3.7L MerCruiser uses an engine-mounted raw-water pump driven off the front cover. This gasket set seals all three cover interfaces in that assembly. Refer to the applicable MerCruiser service manual and parts diagram for your model and serial number.

When to Replace

Any time the front cover, impeller cover, or water-inlet cover is removed
Coolant seepage or weeping is present at any of the three cover joints
Existing gaskets show tearing, compression damage, or deterioration around coolant passages
Routine water-pump or cooling-system service

Service Interval

Replace whenever the front-cover or water-pump assembly is disassembled. Gaskets are single-use — never reuse a compressed gasket. MerCruiser service procedures recommend inspection of the impeller and water-pump seals at the same interval.

Installation Notes

Remove all old gasket material without damaging mating surfaces
Inspect the front cover, impeller housing, water-inlet cover, impeller, and associated water-pump seals while the assembly is apart
Install each gasket in its correct location per the MerCruiser parts diagram
Torque all cover fasteners to specification per the applicable MerCruiser service manual
Confirm fitment against your engine model and serial number before installation

Alternate & Superseded Part Numbers

Current: 68714A7 / 27-68714A7
Supersedes gasket set: 68714A6
Replaces front-cover gasket: 68714
Replaces water-inlet-cover gasket: 72098
Replaces impeller-cover gasket: 72099

Related Parts

Technical FAQ

Q: Does this set include all gaskets needed for a complete water-pump service?
A: This set covers the three cover gaskets — front cover, impeller cover, and water-inlet cover. Inspect the impeller, water-pump seal, and any associated o-rings separately, as those are not included in this gasket set.

Q: My parts diagram shows 68714A6 — is 68714A7 the correct replacement?
A: Yes. Mercury Marine has superseded 68714A6 with 68714A7. The current set is the direct replacement.

Q: Can I reuse the old gaskets if they look intact?
A: No. Gaskets are single-use components. Once compressed, they will not re-seal reliably. Always install new gaskets on reassembly.

Q: Does this set fit the MerCruiser 3.0L?
A: No. This set is specific to the 224 CID / 3.7L inline-four engine family. For the 3.0L, see the Mercury Quicksilver Circulating Water Pump Gasket 879150138.

Genuine Mercury Marine / Quicksilver OEM part. Verify fitment by engine model, serial number, and parts diagram position before installation.

Parts Desk Insights

Best use case: This is the correct gasket set for any front-cover or water-pump service on the MerCruiser 224 CID / 3.7L inline-four family (470, 485, 488, 165, 170, 180, 190, 3.7L, 3.7LX). Because three separate covers are sealed in the same assembly, buying this set ensures you have all three gaskets on hand before you open the engine — avoiding a mid-job parts delay.

Most common mistake: Opening the front-cover assembly without a new gasket set on hand, then attempting to reuse the old gaskets or cut replacements from sheet material. Sheet-cut gaskets rarely match the coolant-passage openings or the sealing geometry of the OEM part, which can restrict flow or cause leaks. Order the set before starting the job.

Fitment guidance: This set covers the 3.7L / 224 CID inline-four family only — it is not interchangeable with the 3.0L or V6/V8 MerCruiser families. Confirm your engine model and serial number against the Mercury parts diagram before ordering. If your diagram shows 68714A6 or any of the individual part numbers (68714, 72098, 72099), this set is the current OEM replacement.

Shipping information

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