{"product_id":"sierra-mcimp-rep-kit-47-89982t-1-3252","title":"Mercury – Water Pump Impeller | Vintage Outboard Cooling System | Rubber Elastomer | 89982","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Water Pump Impeller | Vintage Outboard Cooling System | Rubber Elastomer | 89982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Anyone who’s run a vintage Mercury outboard knows there’s a certain charm to these old \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e20 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e engines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey’ve got a tone, a feel, and a toughness you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ejust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e don’t find anymore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e But they’re also fifty-year-old machines, and the cooling system is one place you can’t afford to cut corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e When water flow weakens or temperatures start creeping up, the engine tells you it’s time for a new impeller. The Quicksilver 89982 Water Pump Impeller brings that confidence back — steady cooling, a strong telltale, and the peace of mind that your classic motor still has plenty of life left ahead of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReplacement \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ewater pump impeller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for select vintage Mercury 20 HP two-stroke outboards (1970–1985)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHigh-flexibility elastomer vanes for consistent water movement across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ewide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e temperature changes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCenter insert bonded to the vanes to prevent tearing and loss of water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for durability and stable cooling performance over long running hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBuilt to Mercury Marine OEM standards for proper fit and peak system reliability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e1970–1985 Mercury 20 HP two-stroke outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompatible with standard gearcase water pump housings from those model years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCommonly used on:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eJon boats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eUtility skiffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eVintage aluminum runabouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDinghies and small fishing rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned specifically for older Mercury cooling systems requiring this impeller size and hub design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e On engines this old, the impeller does more than push water — it buys you time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEvery season of use exposes the vanes to sand, silt, heat, and wear that gradually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003erob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e your motor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e cooling capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Even if it “looks fine” during disassembly, a worn impeller can lose stiffness, shorten the water column, and starve your powerhead of cooling when you least expect it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Quicksilver 89982 impeller is engineered with elastomers that stay flexible through cool mornings, hot afternoons, long idle periods, and wide-open throttle runs. That flexibility matters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt means the vanes sweep cleanly against the pump housing at slow speeds and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ehold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e their shape firmly when the engine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis demanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e stronger flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe bonded center insert is another small detail that makes a big difference. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCheaper aftermarket designs often separate under load, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esending\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the impeller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003espinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e without pushing enough water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis OEM design keeps everything locked together, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egiving you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e smooth, steady water pressure you can feel in the telltale stream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFor boaters running shallow creeks, sandy river mouths, or weedy lakes — the places older motors often excel — this impeller provides the buffer your cooling system needs to stay healthy. Reliable cooling equals easier starts, smoother idling, and longer engine life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Vintage engines deserve parts that respect their design. OEM impellers maintain the proper durometer (stiffness) and vane spacing to match Mercury’s original cooling system. Aftermarket versions may fit the shaft, but they rarely deliver the correct flow or longevity. With this Quicksilver impeller, you’re installing the same level of engineering Mercury relied on when these engines were new. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf you want that old \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e20 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e outboard to keep running like a loyal workhorse, OEM is the smart \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does this impeller fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It fits vintage Mercury 20 HP two-stroke outboards manufactured from 1970 to 1985.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: Does this improve cooling flow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYes — replacing a worn impeller restores proper pressure and reduces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eoverheating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How can I confirm it’s the correct part?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Match your engine’s model year and horsepower, or check your owner’s manual for the proper part number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Is it safe for saltwater and freshwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Absolutely. Just be sure to flush after saltwater use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation simple?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Most boat owners can complete the job with basic hand tools and a service manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SIERRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48047444394275,"sku":"PV759870","price":50.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV759870.jpg?v=1713388862","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/sierra-mcimp-rep-kit-47-89982t-1-3252","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}