{"product_id":"mercury-distributor-cap-rotor-kit-808483k1","title":"Mercury Distributor Cap \u0026 Rotor Kit – 808483K1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eMercury 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eGenuine Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver OEM kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eIncludes distributor cap and rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eFor GM V8 MerCruiser Delco ignition applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eCap uses a PBT\/PET plastic blend for strength, stiffness, and resistance to warpage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eSolid brass inserts are used for corrosion resistance and long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eOEM service replacement for worn cap-and-rotor ignition components \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003cbr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eFits 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003cbr data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eFitment 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003cbr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eReplace 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003cbr data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eInstall 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eAlternate \/ Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e808483K1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e808483T3 (cap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e8M6001253 (rotor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eRotor superseded\/publicly cross-listed from 808484, 8084841, 804423, and 898253010 in current listings for the same V8 Delco family \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003cbr data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eThe 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003eShips same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563879563300,"sku":"808483K1","price":115.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/275c9265-4e23-43d2-b708-084f22a06aec.png?v=1775529462","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercury-distributor-cap-rotor-kit-808483k1","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}