Pfister exact part record
Pfister 974-074: application and identification
974-074 is a cartridge tied to documented Pfister applications. Confirm the model, generation, and installed geometry before purchase.
Direct answer
Pfister's replacement-parts catalog assigns cartridge 974-074 to the faucet models listed with that official part record. This is a source-backed application, not a fit claim based on visual similarity. Use the model-specific parts diagram to verify 974-074 because finish, handle silhouette, and a similar cartridge body are not reliable generation identifiers.
Fit facts
What identifies this match
Use these details together. One matching feature does not establish compatibility.
- Manufacturer
- Pfister
- Service part
- 974-074
- Documented system
- Pfister single-control faucet applications
- Fixture
- Single-handle faucet
- Part type
- Cartridge
- Control configuration
- Single-handle mixing control
Documented application
Pfister's replacement-parts catalog assigns cartridge 974-074 to the faucet models listed with that official part record.
The relationship should be confirmed in the official service record for the complete faucet or rough-in model. A family name or matching trim is useful evidence, but it is not the same as a model-level parts callout.
Generation and configuration check
Use the model-specific parts diagram to verify 974-074 because finish, handle silhouette, and a similar cartridge body are not reliable generation identifiers.
Record whether the control is single-handle mixing control and whether the service diagram describes the complete assembly or only the replaceable internal component.
Physical confirmation
Check the old part's lower seal pattern, alignment tabs, stem interface, and retaining hardware against Pfister's image.
Shut off the water and remove the existing part only when the fixture can be safely returned to service. Photograph its installed orientation and keep every retainer for comparison.
Purchase decision
Order 974-074 only when the official model relationship and the installed configuration agree. If either check conflicts, pause and identify the complete faucet or concealed valve before buying.
Do not infer compatibility from color, finish, handle style, or a marketplace photo. Those cues can group candidates, but they do not supersede the manufacturer's parts diagram.
Questions
Before you remove or replace the part
Is 974-074 compatible with every Pfister single-handle faucet?
No. Pfister's replacement-parts catalog assigns cartridge 974-074 to the faucet models listed with that official part record. Confirm the complete model and generation in Pfister's support material.
Can trim style identify the internal part?
Not reliably. Trim may be shared across valves, retained during updates, or visually similar across generations. Use the rough-in or faucet model and the installed component.
What should I compare after removal?
Compare the stem interface, body dimensions, locating features, seals, ports, rotation or side, and retention method with the official 974-074 service image.