8M6001106 Mercury MerCruiser Distributor Cap | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Distributor Cap - Part Number: 8M6001106

A genuine Quicksilver distributor cap for MerCruiser petrol ignition systems. This cap has current supersession reference 8M0215003 and is used on compatible MerCruiser engines where the ignition parts diagram specifies distributor cap 8M6001106 / 8M0215003.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM distributor cap

• Original Mercury part number 8M6001106

• Current replacement reference 8M0215003

• Used on compatible MerCruiser distributor ignition systems

• Common tune-up replacement with matching rotor and ignition leads where specified

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 8M0215003 → Supersedes 8M6001106

• 8M6001106 earlier distributor cap reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 8M0215003

• 8M6001106

• 8M6001106 distributor cap

• Mercury distributor cap reference

• MerCruiser tune-up distributor cap reference

• 8M6001253 related rotor for HEI V8 ignition family

• 8M6001222 related rotor reference

• 8M0215004 current rotor reference where specified

• 33-8M2018369 related spark plug reference in later service catalogues

• 8M0204739 current spark plug reference where specified

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Aftermarket distributor cap equivalents exist, but final match must be made by distributor and ignition system style

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser petrol engines using the matching distributor ignition system

• MerCruiser ignition tune-up service where 8M6001106 or 8M0215003 is specified

• MerCruiser GM-based engines with compatible distributor cap style

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• MerCruiser 3.0L ignition applications where distributor cap 8M6001106 / 8M0215003 is specified

• MerCruiser 4.3L V6 ignition applications where distributor cap 8M6001106 / 8M0215003 is specified

• MerCruiser 5.0L V8 ignition applications where distributor cap 8M6001106 / 8M0215003 is specified

• MerCruiser 5.7L V8 ignition applications where distributor cap 8M6001106 / 8M0215003 is specified

• MerCruiser 350 MAG ignition applications where distributor cap 8M6001106 / 8M0215003 is specified

• MerCruiser small-block GM tune-up assemblies using matching distributor cap and rotor components

• MerCruiser ignition service applications using related rotor 8M6001253 or 8M0215004 where specified

• Engine Type: MerCruiser petrol engine with distributor ignition

• System Type: Distributor cap / ignition tune-up component

• Fitment Note: Match by distributor style and serial-numbered ignition diagram.

🔌 Function

The distributor cap routes high-voltage ignition spark from the coil / rotor to the spark plug wires. A clean, undamaged cap is essential for strong spark delivery and smooth engine operation.

Common signs of failure:

• Engine misfire

• Hard starting or no-start

• Rough idle

• Carbon tracking inside cap

• Corroded or worn cap terminals

• Moisture inside distributor cap

• Replacement required during ignition tune-up

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging