27-344861 Aftermarket Mercruiser Distributor Mounting Gasket | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket replacement Distributor Mounting Gasket - Replaces Part Number: 27-344861

New aftermarket distributor-base gasket replacing MerCruiser 27-344861. It seals the distributor to the intake manifold on supported GM V6 and V8 marine engines.

⚙️ Key Features

• Direct replacement for 27-344861

• Oil-resistant distributor-base sealing material

• Supports GM V6 and V8 marine distributor installations

• Cross-references Volvo Penta, OMC, Yamaha and Chris-Craft numbers

• Renew whenever the distributor is removed

🧰 Kit / Assembly Contents

• 1 × Distributor mounting gasket - Part Number: 27-344861

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 344863 → Supersedes 27-344861

• 27-344861 → Supersedes/cross-references 27-34486, 27-52184 and 27-34891

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 344863

• 27-34486

• 27-52184

• 27-34891

• 312780

• 3852109

• YSG-10108-44-5G

• 16.50-00162

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Sierra: 18-0874 / 18-0874-9

• GLM: 31370

• Volvo Penta/OMC: 3852109 / 312780

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• GM marine V6 and V8 distributor installations

Typically suits:

• Engine / Equipment models:

• 4.3L V6, approximately 1987-1993

• 5.0L V8, approximately 1987-1988

• 5.7L V8, approximately 1987-1992

• 7.4L V8, approximately 1988-1993

• 8.2L V8, approximately 1992-1993

• HP / Output Range: Approximately 175HP - 390HP

• Engine / System Type: GM V6/V8 petrol marine engine with intake-mounted distributor

• Year Range: Application years listed above; engine-serial dependent

• Serial / Component Identification: Compare distributor-base diameter and confirm the listed gasket number.

🔌 Function

The distributor mounting gasket seals the distributor base to the intake manifold or engine block. It prevents engine-oil leakage and helps maintain correct distributor seating.

Common signs of failure / service requirement:

• Engine oil leaking around the distributor base

• Oil staining on the intake manifold or rear of the engine

• Hardened, torn or compressed gasket material

• Distributor not seating squarely after service

• Recurring oil leakage after distributor removal

📦 Condition

• New aftermarket replacement part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging