{"product_id":"merc-55","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Water Pump Gasket Set 68714A7 – 3.7L \/ 470 Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Water Pump Gasket Set 68714A7 – 3.7L \/ 470 Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68714A7 (Service format: 27-68714A7)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver (OEM)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water Pump \/ Front Cover Gasket Set\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupersedes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68714A6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces individual gaskets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68714 (front cover), 72098 (water-inlet cover), 72099 (impeller cover)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGTIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 745061170827\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFront cover gasket (replaces 68714)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater-inlet cover gasket (replaces 72098)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImpeller cover gasket (replaces 72099)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 470 – 1976–1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 485 – 1980–1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 488 – 1983–1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 170 – 1985–1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 190 – 1985–1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 165 – 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 180 – 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 3.7L – 1988–1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 3.7LX – 1988–1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSerial range: approximately 4208730 through 0C762299 (verify by model — individual ranges vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny time the front cover, impeller cover, or water-inlet cover is removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoolant seepage or weeping is present at any of the three cover joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExisting gaskets show tearing, compression damage, or deterioration around coolant passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoutine water-pump or cooling-system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eService Interval\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemove all old gasket material without damaging mating surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect the front cover, impeller housing, water-inlet cover, impeller, and associated water-pump seals while the assembly is apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall each gasket in its correct location per the MerCruiser parts diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTorque all cover fasteners to specification per the applicable MerCruiser service manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirm fitment against your engine model and serial number before installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternate \u0026amp; Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurrent: \u003cstrong\u003e68714A7\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 27-68714A7\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupersedes gasket set: \u003cstrong\u003e68714A6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplaces front-cover gasket: \u003cstrong\u003e68714\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplaces water-inlet-cover gasket: \u003cstrong\u003e72098\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplaces impeller-cover gasket: \u003cstrong\u003e72099\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131432022052\"\u003eMercury Quicksilver Circulating Water Pump Gasket 879150138 | MerCruiser 3.0L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131438182436\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Intake Gasket Set 8M0073380\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131436675108\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Thermostat 8M0045990\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131411378212\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Thermostat 59078\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11167580618788\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Cooling System Hose 864579\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11167582093348\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Sealing Washer 8M0214950\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this set include all gaskets needed for a complete water-pump service?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: My parts diagram shows 68714A6 — is 68714A7 the correct replacement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. Mercury Marine has superseded 68714A6 with 68714A7. The current set is the direct replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I reuse the old gaskets if they look intact?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: No. Gaskets are single-use components. Once compressed, they will not re-seal reliably. Always install new gaskets on reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this set fit the MerCruiser 3.0L?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: No. This set is specific to the 224 CID \/ 3.7L inline-four engine family. For the 3.0L, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131432022052\"\u003eMercury Quicksilver Circulating Water Pump Gasket 879150138\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver OEM part. Verify fitment by engine model, serial number, and parts diagram position before installation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost common mistake:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324682076196,"sku":"68714A7","price":52.22,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/2ce636dd-d336-4c02-8abb-27cfa7ae49bb.png?v=1788563990","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-55","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}