Mercury Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit – 808483K1
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Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver 808483K1 is a genuine OEM distributor cap and rotor kit for 1997-and-older GM-based V8 MerCruiser engines using Delco ignition systems. Mercury identifies this as a complete ignition service kit that includes both the cap and rotor for the Delco V8 family.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver OEM kit
- Includes distributor cap and rotor
- For GM V8 MerCruiser Delco ignition applications
- Cap uses a PBT/PET plastic blend for strength, stiffness, and resistance to warpage
- Solid brass inserts are used for corrosion resistance and long service life
- OEM service replacement for worn cap-and-rotor ignition components
Engine Compatibility
Fits 1997-and-older marinized GM V8 MerCruiser engines with Delco ignition systems. Public cross-reference listings also associate this kit with the matching V8 Delco cap-and-rotor family using cap 808483T3 and rotor 8M6001253. Fitment should still be confirmed by engine model, serial number, and installed distributor setup before ordering.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Fitment should be confirmed by MerCruiser engine serial number and ignition configuration, not by engine family alone. The safest match is by OEM part number 808483K1 and the installed Delco V8 distributor application.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace when the distributor cap shows carbon tracking, terminal corrosion, cracking, or moisture intrusion, or when the rotor shows burning, looseness, or inconsistent spark transfer. Cap-and-rotor wear can lead to hard starting, rough running, and ignition misfire. This maintenance guidance is an inference based on the part’s role as an ignition tune-up component and Mercury’s OEM replacement positioning.
Installation Notes
Install only on the correct GM V8 Delco distributor application. Confirm the replacement matches the removed cap and rotor before installation. Current public listings consistently associate this kit with cap 808483T3 and rotor 8M6001253 in the same ignition family.
Alternate / Superseded Part Numbers
- 808483K1
- 808483T3 (cap)
- 8M6001253 (rotor)
- Rotor superseded/publicly cross-listed from 808484, 8084841, 804423, and 898253010 in current listings for the same V8 Delco family
Parts Desk Insight
The key match point on 808483K1 is the ignition family first: GM V8 with Delco ignition, 1997 and older. That is the fastest way to separate it from later EST, Thunderbolt, and V6 cap-and-rotor kits that can look similar but do not interchange.
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