Appears to have been painted or coated at some point
but this is not uncommon with Johnson / Evinrude parts vs diagram indicated numbers
latch link: 38279
313176 / 0313176 Water Pump Impeller Plate
the gears that came out of this were in good condition
OMC Cobra 3.0L 140hp Front Engine Mount Bracket 912207 912206 984427 Support 2.5 Water Pumps Appears to have been paintedItem Details This was off an 1987 OMC 3. 0L 140hp 4cyl Original Paint. Overall Good condition Please Inspect Pictures for condition Part #'s Front Mount: 912207, 0912207, 3852586 Front engine bracket 912206, 0912206, 986619, 0986619, 3854251 Trim Adjust Shaft: 984427, 0984427, 3853816 Rubber mount Assembly: 980809, 0980809, 3853789 Rebound Washer Assy. 980808, 0980808, 3853788 Yours should look like this one. Please ask if you are unsure if this part