496HO Coupler and water pump price shock
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Any suggestions on where to buy 2 new couplers and 2 new water pumps for a 496 HO?
I was shocked by the price. I know it is all a part of the world of boating, but every little bit counts.
Water pump 46-862914A2 $403.80 each
Coupler 861523A7 $408.13 each
I guess I am happy that merc went away from the plastic housings, but they could have at least added stainless and replaceable backer plates to keep the soft brass from going away.
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Bill
I was shocked by the price. I know it is all a part of the world of boating, but every little bit counts.
Water pump 46-862914A2 $403.80 each
Coupler 861523A7 $408.13 each
I guess I am happy that merc went away from the plastic housings, but they could have at least added stainless and replaceable backer plates to keep the soft brass from going away.
Thanks,
Bill
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All boats should have strainers in the raw side to prevent debris going into the raw pumps and damaging them. If the 496 pumps have scoring in the end plates, call Rand Industries in Lake Havasu Arizona and order the R&R kit for the Merc 496 pumps inand purchase their stainless steel end plate rebuild kits for about $150 per kit. This kit comes with a new impellor and will solve your problem as long as the main pump outer housing surface is not damaged. DON"T RUN YOUR 496'S WITHOUT RAW WATER STRAINERS! IF YOU BOAT AND BEACH IN SAND, MAKE THEM SAND STRAINERS!!
BIG DAMN QUESTION? WHY DO BOAT BUILDERS BUILD & SELL BOATS WITHOUT STRAINERS?????????
BIG DAMN QUESTION? WHY DO BOAT BUILDERS BUILD & SELL BOATS WITHOUT STRAINERS?????????
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I just bought 2 water pumps for my Baja with 496HOs Merc part # is 46-862914T08 $314ea from Go2Marine.com This part number has the fitting hole into for the water pressure sensor. Merc part # 46-862914T10 is the same pump with out the fitting for a water sensor.
Here is a link to Rand and info on the rebuild kit.
http://www.randrproducts.net/product...waterpump.html
Here is a link to Rand and info on the rebuild kit.
http://www.randrproducts.net/product...waterpump.html
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All boats should have strainers in the raw side to prevent debris going into the raw pumps and damaging them. If the 496 pumps have scoring in the end plates, call Rand Industries in Lake Havasu Arizona and order the R&R kit for the Merc 496 pumps inand purchase their stainless steel end plate rebuild kits for about $150 per kit. This kit comes with a new impellor and will solve your problem as long as the main pump outer housing surface is not damaged. DON"T RUN YOUR 496'S WITHOUT RAW WATER STRAINERS! IF YOU BOAT AND BEACH IN SAND, MAKE THEM SAND STRAINERS!!
BIG DAMN QUESTION? WHY DO BOAT BUILDERS BUILD & SELL BOATS WITHOUT STRAINERS?????????
BIG DAMN QUESTION? WHY DO BOAT BUILDERS BUILD & SELL BOATS WITHOUT STRAINERS?????????
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Anyone have the phone # for Rand Industries? The link is taking me to a domain provider, maybe their site is down. My pumps are scored at the ends, had guardian mode last week for low sea water pressure. I need 2 of those rebuild kits.
Sydwayz- Is the engine compartment tight on the AT? I had my pumps out in no time, very easy.
Sydwayz- Is the engine compartment tight on the AT? I had my pumps out in no time, very easy.
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Thanks Eddie!
I would rather rebuild with stainless end plates than buy new ones and have the same problem down the road. Looks like my SM super strainers need to come off the basement floor and get installed this winter.
I would rather rebuild with stainless end plates than buy new ones and have the same problem down the road. Looks like my SM super strainers need to come off the basement floor and get installed this winter.
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They would probably be more effective in the boat instead of on the floor. I mean, I'm no expert....that's just a guess.![Lolhit](/forums/images/smilies/more/lolhit.gif)
Let us know if that is the correct #. I may need them in the future.
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Let us know if that is the correct #. I may need them in the future.
Eddie
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Thats the right number. I got a hold of them today. They are out of stock on the ss end plates. They were to call me today and tell me when they will be in. Hopefully I will hear tomorrow.
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