{"product_id":"merc-678","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Ignition Wire Kit 816761Q17","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yzuvgq\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eMercury \/ MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eIgnition Wire Kit — 816761Q17\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eMercury Quicksilver 816761Q17 Ignition Wire Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"167\"\u003espark plug wire set\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eMerCruiser V8 gasoline engines\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped with Thunderbolt ignition systems. 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Properly functioning ignition wires help provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zkysxq\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eReliable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eengine starting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jhplrb\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eSmooth \u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eidle and acceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1np3yx0\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eConsistent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003espark delivery to all cylinders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eThe wires are built with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003emarine-grade insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e to withstand heat, vibration, and moisture common in marine engine compartments. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mducwm\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eSymptoms of Worn Ignition Wires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eA deteriorated ignition wire set may cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vazx16\" data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eEngine \u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003emisfires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p27kt3\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eHard starting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1quc0qw\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eRough idle or hesitation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6mcjru\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eReduced engine performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eReplacing the ignition wire kit restores proper spark delivery and ignition performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eFitment Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eAlways verify compatibility using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eengine model and serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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