{"product_id":"sierra-distributor-cap-rotor-kit-sie-18-5244","title":"Sierra Distributor Cap \u0026 Rotor Kit – SIE-18-5244","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eSierra SIE-18-5244 is a marine distributor cap and rotor kit for selected late-model GM V8 marine ignition applications. Current listings describe it as a flat distributor cap and rotor service kit, commonly supplied with the mounting screws for a complete cap-and-rotor replacement. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eDistributor cap and rotor kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eSierra part number: 18-5244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eCommonly listed as including 1 flat distributor cap, 1 rotor, and 4 screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eMarine ignition tune-up replacement kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eDesigned as a direct replacement service set for matching distributor applications. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003cbr data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eCurrent aftermarket fitment listings commonly tie Sierra 18-5244 to late-model Mercury MerCruiser 5.0L, 5.7L, and 6.2L V8 multi-port injection Alpha, Bravo, sterndrive, and inboard applications using ECM 555, and to selected Volvo Penta sterndrive engines in the 225 HP to 320 HP range. Because cap-and-rotor fitment is distributor-specific, fitment should still be confirmed by engine model, serial number, and distributor setup before ordering. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eFitment should be confirmed by engine model and serial number, along with the installed distributor and ignition configuration, before ordering. This kit is best matched by the original cap-and-rotor application rather than by engine family alone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eReplace when the engine shows misfire, hard starting, rough running, carbon tracking inside the cap, burned rotor contact surfaces, corrosion on the terminals, or visible cracking and wear. Distributor cap and rotor wear can directly affect spark delivery and ignition reliability. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003cbr data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eInstall only on the correct flat-cap marine distributor application. Confirm the replacement kit matches the removed cap, rotor, and screw pattern before installation. Because this kit may be cross-listed across several marine V8 applications, distributor style and original part match are more reliable than appearance alone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eAlternate \/ Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e18-5244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e18-5244-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e185244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e1852441 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003cbr data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eThe key match point on SIE-18-5244 is the distributor family and flat-cap layout. Current public sources are consistent on the kit contents, but much less precise on exact OEM cross-reference detail, so the safest way to get this one right is to match the existing cap style, engine serial number, and ignition setup directly. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003eShipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WEST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43564242108452,"sku":"SIE-18-5244","price":26.88,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/d58910c0-85d9-4757-ac61-437cb28b0a68.png?v=1775524760","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/sierra-distributor-cap-rotor-kit-sie-18-5244","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}