898253T23 Aftermarket Mercruiser V6 MPI Distributor Cap | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket replacement V6 ECM555 MPI HVS Distributor Cap - Replaces Part Number: 898253T23

New aftermarket flat distributor cap replacing MerCruiser 898253T23 for 4.3L MPI V6 HVS distributors.

⚙️ Key Features

• V6 flat-cap HVS configuration

• Designed for ECM555 4.3L MPI engines

• Marine brass terminals and corrosion-resistant body

• Matches distributor 888751A1/A03

• Cross-references Volvo Penta 3859019

🧰 Kit / Assembly Contents

• 1 × V6 HVS distributor cap - Part Number: 898253T23

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 898253T23 → Supersedes/cross-references 888731

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 888731

• 3859019

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Sierra: 18-5243

• CDI Electronics: E64-0007

• GLM: 71650

• Mallory: 9-29420

• Recmar: REC898253T23

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• GM 4.3L V6 ECM555 MPI HVS distributors

Typically suits:

• Engine / Equipment models:

• MerCruiser 4.3L MPI

• Volvo Penta 4.3L MPI applications using 3859019

• Distributor assemblies 888751A1/A02/A03

• HP / Output Range: Approximately 220HP - 225HP

• Engine / System Type: GM Vortec 4.3L V6 petrol marine engine with flat-cap HVS distributor

• Year Range: Principally 2000s-2010s; serial-dependent

• Serial / Component Identification: Confirm V6 cap terminal arrangement and distributor 888751 family.

🔌 Function

The distributor cap contains the high-voltage terminals that route ignition-coil output to the correct spark-plug lead. It also insulates the terminals and rotor path from moisture, salt and arcing.

Common signs of failure / service requirement:

• Crossfire, backfiring or random-cylinder misfire

• Hard starting in damp or humid conditions

• Carbon tracking, burnt terminals or internal arcing

• Cracks, corrosion or green deposits inside the cap

• Rough idle and loss of power under acceleration

📦 Condition

• New aftermarket replacement part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging