{"product_id":"merc-605","title":"Mercury Quicksilver 898253T23 Distributor Cap – MerCruiser 4.3L V6 MPI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury Quicksilver Distributor Cap – MerCruiser 4.3L V6 MPI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 898253T23\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury Marine \/ Quicksilver\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGTIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 745061706576\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distributor cap (cap only — rotor sold separately)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine OEM distributor cap for MerCruiser 4.3L MPI V6 sterndrive and inboard engines. Constructed from a PBT\/PET composite blend for strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to warpage and thermal cracking. Designed to reduce radio-frequency interference with onboard electronics. Used with distributor assembly 888751A03 on 4.3L \/ 262 cu. in. V6 MerCruiser ignition systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine OEM component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePBT\/PET composite construction — resists warpage and thermal cracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to reduce RFI interference with onboard electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributor cap only — rotor not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupersedes: 888731\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 4.3L MPI Alpha (262 cu. in. V6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 4.3L MPI Bravo (262 cu. in. V6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 4.3L MPI Alpha EC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser 4.3L MPI Bravo EC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Ranges:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0M300000 – 0M614999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0M615000 – 0W309999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0W310000 – 0W649999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0W650000 – 0W658582\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected later 4.3L MPI applications in 1A-series serial numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the engine serial number and distributor assembly number before ordering. This cap is specific to the 4.3L MPI V6 ignition system — do not select by displacement or horsepower alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOEM Cross-Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent Mercury: 898253T23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupersedes: 888731\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket equivalent: Arco DC004 — see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11141361664036\"\u003eArco DC004 Distributor Cap\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracked, burned, or corroded cap terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon tracking on the interior of the cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture intrusion or visible corrosion inside the cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or deteriorated contact points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnition diagnosis identifies the cap as a source of misfire, hard starting, or intermittent spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs part of a scheduled tune-up or ignition service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect battery power before any ignition system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the rotor, distributor housing, and ignition wires at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the cap is fully seated and secured before starting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the cap interior clean and dry during installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the cap gasket if worn or damaged during service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\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\/11141361860644\"\u003eArco DR002 Distributor Rotor – MerCruiser \/ Volvo Penta MPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11141361664036\"\u003eArco DC004 Distributor Cap – MerCruiser 4.3L V6 Alpha\/Bravo\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\/8131402301476\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Distributor Base Gasket – 27-344863\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11167581077540\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Ignition Coil – 8M0054588\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131438739492\"\u003eMercury Ignition Coil Kit 8M0079202 – Thunderbolt IV \u0026amp; V, V6 \u0026amp; V8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131645308964\"\u003eSierra Ignition Rotor AP-3065 – 18-5408\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131612934180\"\u003eNGK BR6FS Spark Plug #4323\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key identifier for 898253T23 is \u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser 4.3L V6 MPI\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the cap only, not a cap-and-rotor kit. If the customer is doing a full tune-up, point them to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131420291108\"\u003e815407T5 cap \u0026amp; rotor kit\u003c\/a\u003e or have them add the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11141361860644\"\u003eArco DR002 rotor\u003c\/a\u003e separately. The most common fitment mistake is customers ordering by engine displacement without checking the serial number range — always confirm the serial before selling. If budget is a factor, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11141361664036\"\u003eArco DC004\u003c\/a\u003e is the aftermarket equivalent for this cap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324693446692,"sku":"898253T23","price":172.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/4518967c-f8df-47f2-a322-f2214bdc04e4.png?v=1788373580","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-605","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}