8M0215004 Mercury MerCruiser Rotor | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver MPI Distributor Rotor - Part Number: 8M0215004

Genuine Quicksilver distributor rotor for MerCruiser MPI stern drive and inboard engines with ECM 555 ignition systems. This rotor is the current replacement for earlier 8M6001222 / 898253013 style rotor references and is used on 2001 and newer MerCruiser 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 6.2L MPI engines from serial 0M300000 and up.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM distributor rotor

• Correct Mercury part number 8M0215004

• Supersedes / replaces earlier 8M6001222 and 898253013 rotor references where specified

• Used on ECM 555 MerCruiser MPI engines

• Fits 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 6.2L MPI applications

• Service item during ignition tune-up

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 8M0215004 current OEM distributor rotor reference

• 8M6001222 earlier OEM rotor reference

• 898253013 earlier rotor reference

• 898253010 related earlier rotor family reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 8M0215004

• 8M6001222

• 898253013

• 898253010

• MPI distributor rotor

• ECM 555 rotor

• MerCruiser rotor button

• 8M0215003 related distributor cap

• 8M6001106 earlier related distributor cap

• 8M6001253 related older HEI rotor family reference

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Aftermarket MPI rotor button replacements for 8M0215004 / 8M6001222

• Sierra / Mallory / marine ignition aftermarket rotor equivalents may be available by exact distributor match

• Use marine ignition-rated parts only; automotive rotor substitutions are not recommended in marine engine compartments

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser MPI ignition systems with ECM 555

• 2001 and newer MCM / MIE MPI engines

• Distributor cap and rotor tune-up service

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• MerCruiser 4.3L MPI MCM / MIE - 2001 and newer, serial 0M300000 and up

• MerCruiser 5.0L MPI MCM / MIE - 2001 and newer, serial 0M300000 and up

• MerCruiser 5.7L MPI MCM / MIE - 2001 and newer, serial 0M300000 and up

• MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI Alpha / Bravo - serial 0M300000 and up

• MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI Horizon - serial 0M300000 and up

• MerCruiser MX 6.2L MPI Bravo - serial 0M300000 and up

• MerCruiser MX 6.2L MPI Horizon Bravo - serial 0M300000 and up

• MerCruiser 6.2L MPI MIE / Horizon MIE - serial 0M317000 and up where distributor ignition is used

• PleasureCraft MP 5.0L and 5.7L, 2002-2005, where this rotor cross-reference is specified

• Engine Type: MerCruiser MPI petrol V6 and V8 with ECM 555 distributor ignition

• System Type: Ignition distributor rotor

🔌 Function

The rotor transfers high-voltage spark from the distributor coil path to each distributor cap terminal in firing order.

Common signs of failure:

• Misfire under load

• Hard starting or no start

• Rough idle

• Carbon tracking or burn marks on rotor tip

• Weak spark or intermittent ignition

• Rotor damaged during distributor cap service

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging