{"product_id":"merc-517","title":"Flagged Mercury MerCruiser Distributor Cap 801285058 | Bosch Ref. 1 211 285 058 (Discontinued)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury \/ MerCruiser OEM Distributor Cap — Part No. 801285058 \/ 12111285058\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e801285058\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlternate Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12111285058 (Bosch cross-reference)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine \/ MerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistributor Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition \/ Distributor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailability Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ No longer available — discontinued by Mercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailability Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis part (801285058) has been discontinued by Mercury Marine and is no longer available as new stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you require a distributor cap for your MerCruiser engine, please confirm whether a current replacement cap or cap-and-rotor kit is available for your specific engine model, serial number, and ignition system type. See the related products below for current MerCruiser distributor cap and rotor kit options that may apply to your engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e801285058 \/ 12111285058\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Mercury Marine OEM distributor cap used on selected MerCruiser engines equipped with Bosch-style distributor ignition systems. The cross-reference number \u003cstrong\u003e12111285058\u003c\/strong\u003e corresponds to the Bosch component identifier used in earlier MerCruiser ignition applications. Distributor caps on these systems route high-voltage spark from the ignition coil to each cylinder in firing order via the rotor and spark plug wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment must be confirmed by engine model, serial number, and ignition system type. This cap was used on selected older MerCruiser engines equipped with Bosch-style distributor ignition. Because this part is discontinued, confirm availability and check for current replacements using your engine serial number before sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen a Distributor Cap Needs Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisible carbon tracking, cracking, or moisture damage on the cap body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBurned, corroded, or worn terminal contacts inside the cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEngine misfiring or rough running under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHard starting or no-start condition with the distributor ignition system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScheduled ignition service interval\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater or condensation has entered the cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes (General)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisconnect the battery before working on the ignition system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMark or photograph spark plug wire positions before removal to ensure correct reinstallation in firing order\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect the rotor, ignition wires, and coil while the cap is removed — replace worn components at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect the distributor shaft and advance mechanism for wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean the distributor housing sealing area before fitting the new cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFollow the Mercury service manual for ignition timing verification after reassembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products — Current Distributor Caps \u0026amp; Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following current distributor cap and rotor kit options are available for MerCruiser engines — confirm fitment by engine model and serial number:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131420291108\"\u003eMercury Distributor Cap \u0026amp; Rotor Kit 815407T5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131419668516\"\u003eMercury Distributor Cap \u0026amp; Rotor Kit 811635Q2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131419635748\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Cap \u0026amp; Rotor Kit 811635K2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131435790372\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Distributor Cap \u0026amp; Rotor Kit 898253T28\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11167581044772\"\u003eMercury Quicksilver Distributor Cap 898253T23 — MerCruiser 4.3L V6 MPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131447816228\"\u003eMercury Distributor Rotor 8M6001254\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131447783460\"\u003eMercury Distributor Rotor 8M6001253\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131417407524\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Distributor Cap Gasket 27-805760\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131418226724\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Delco HEI Ignition Coil 806673T1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 801285058 is a discontinued Bosch-style distributor cap that was used on older MerCruiser Bosch ignition systems. If you’re searching this part number, you’re likely working on an older engine and the cap is either cracked, has carbon tracking, or is failing under load. Since this cap is no longer available new from Mercury, the best approach is to confirm your engine model and serial number and check whether one of the current cap-and-rotor kits listed above covers your application — many older MerCruiser ignition systems have current-production cap and rotor options available. If no current cap fits your specific distributor, an ignition specialist sourcing Bosch-compatible caps by the 12111285058 cross-reference number may be able to find a suitable match.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563871797284,"sku":"801285058","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/1425f70c-29ba-4d1d-9b5b-94eb31bf4b34.png?v=1773178706","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-517","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}