879150A87 Aftermarket Mercruiser Distributor 5.0L, 5.7L, 6.2L MPI 88794A02 | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket replacement V8 ECM555 MPI HVS Complete Distributor - Replaces Part Number: 879150A87

New aftermarket flat-cap HVS distributor replacing MerCruiser 879150A87 and 884794A02 for 5.0L, 5.7L and 6.2L ECM555 MPI engines.

⚙️ Key Features

• Complete V8 HVS flat-cap distributor

• Supports ECM555 MPI ignition

• Correct Vortec cam/distributor geometry

• Cross-references Volvo Penta 3861987/21622232

• Serviceable cap, rotor and pickup sensor

🧰 Kit / Assembly Contents

• 1 × Complete HVS distributor assembly - P/N 879150A87

• 1 × V8 flat distributor cap - service P/N 8M0215003

• 1 × Flat-cap rotor - service P/N 8M0215004

• 1 × Distributor pickup/cam sensor - MerCruiser P/N 898141 / Volvo Penta P/N 3863130

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 879150A87 → Cross-references 884794A02 and 884794A1

• Volvo Penta 21622232 → Later service reference associated with 3861987

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 884794A02

• 884794A1

• 3861987

• 21622232

• 898141

• 3863130

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• WSM: 372-200

• Sierra: 18-5351

• Mallory: 9-26751

• Recmar: REC21622232

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• GM Vortec V8 ECM555 MPI marine engines

Typically suits:

• Engine / Equipment models:

• 5.0L MPI

• 5.7L/350 Mag MPI

• 6.2L/377 MPI

• Volvo Penta 5.0/5.7/6.2 MPI applications using 3861987/21622232

• HP / Output Range: Approximately 260HP - 350HP

• Engine / System Type: GM Vortec small-block V8 petrol marine engine with HVS distributor

• Year Range: Approximately 2001 - 2015; serial 0M300000 and above where specified

• Serial / Component Identification: The related OEM number is 884794A02, not 88794A02; confirm gear and connector before installation.

🔌 Function

The distributor synchronises spark delivery with engine position and routes ignition energy to each cylinder. Depending on the system, it also contains the pickup sensor, ignition module, cap and rotor.

Common signs of failure / service requirement:

• No spark or intermittent ignition shutdown

• Unstable ignition timing or excessive timing scatter

• Distributor-shaft play, noise or reluctor contact

• Carbon tracking, cap/rotor burning or repeated misfire

• Corroded pickup, module or internal electrical connections

📦 Condition

• New aftermarket replacement part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging