{"product_id":"merc-985","title":"Mercury Housing Water Pump 888686T","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong\u003e888686T\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003ewater pump housing\u003c\/strong\u003e used in selected Mercury Marine cooling-system applications. Current parts listings identify \u003cstrong\u003e888686T\u003c\/strong\u003e as \u003cstrong\u003eHousing, Water Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is the pump housing portion of the water-pump assembly and is intended to restore the correct water-pump cavity and cooling-water flow path when the original housing is worn, damaged, or being replaced during pump service. Mercury's official parts-catalog guidance is to confirm application by \u003cstrong\u003eengine model or serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver OEM part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: \u003cstrong\u003e888686T\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial description: \u003cstrong\u003eHousing, Water Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in selected Mercury Marine water-pump assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine factory part listing is consistent across current OEM Mercury parts sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrent public source coverage for \u003cstrong\u003e888686T\u003c\/strong\u003e is limited and inconsistent at the engine-list level. One current OEM-parts listing ties it to \u003cstrong\u003e225 EFI (4-Stroke) serial 0T653945 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Mercury's official guidance remains to verify the exact fit through the Mercury Parts Catalog using the engine model or serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFitment should always be confirmed by \u003cstrong\u003eengine serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering. Mercury's official parts catalog specifically directs users to search by engine model or serial number to view the correct diagrams and part numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplace this water pump housing when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe housing is scored or worn internally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverheating or weak water flow points to pump-housing wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe water-pump assembly is being rebuilt and the housing shows damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecorrosion or deformation affects sealing or impeller operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm exact fitment by serial number first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the impeller, wear plate, seals, and related pump hardware during service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne current listing describes \u003cstrong\u003e888686T\u003c\/strong\u003e as a \u003cstrong\u003ehousing kit\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied \u003cstrong\u003ewithout gaskets\u003c\/strong\u003e, so package contents should be checked before order fulfillment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow Mercury service procedures for the specific engine application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrent reviewed sources identify \u003cstrong\u003e888686T\u003c\/strong\u003e as the active part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn water-pump jobs, the housing matters just as much as the impeller when wear is present. Replacing only the rubber impeller in a worn housing can leave cooling performance below where it should be, so this is the kind of part worth checking closely during any complete pump service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563901845540,"sku":"888686T","price":75.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/shopping_16.webp?v=1775890145","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-985","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}