{"product_id":"emp-water-pump-base-46-00049","title":"EMP Water Pump Base Mercruiser 2.5\/3.0\/4.5L #46-00049","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEMP 46-00049 Water Pump Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis water pump base is built for early MerCruiser inboard\/outboard applications, specifically the 2.5L and 3.0L 4-cylinder 120-140 hp engines and the 4.5L V6 160 hp MC-1 Drive units from 1967 through 1969. It fits gear housings with a flush, screw-in design, so make sure your housing matches that configuration before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a direct replacement for Mercury OEM part 48748A1. The base forms the foundation of the water pump assembly, sealing against the gear housing and providing the mounting surface for the pump components above it. Getting this piece right matters for keeping your cooling system sealed and flowing properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatible Applications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerCruiser 2.5L-3.0L, 4-cyl, 120-140 hp (1967-1969)\u003cbr\u003eMerCruiser 4.5L V6, 160 HP MC-1 Drive (1967-1969)\u003cbr\u003eRequires flush, screw-in gear housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReplaces OEM Part Number:\u003c\/b\u003e Mercury 48748A1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso Crosses With:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSierra: 18-3421\u003cbr\u003eGLM: 12330\u003cbr\u003eMallory: 9-43309\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormalized SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 4600049\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPC Code:\u003c\/b\u003e 840080442068\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54081021641009,"sku":"EMP-46-00049","price":35.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7184\/8291\/files\/emp-water-pump-base-mercruiser-2-5-3-0-4-5l-46-00049-840080442068-1240627180.jpg?v=1779898591","url":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicemarine.com\/products\/emp-water-pump-base-46-00049","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}