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Sierra 18-5251 Ignition Tune Up Kit for Mallory 8 Cylinder

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Sierra

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Part Number

18-5251
06/01/2036 3:49 AM
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$32.23

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Product Details

The Sierra 18-5251 Ignition Tune Up Kit is a complete ignition service kit designed for marine engines with Mallory 8-cylinder distributors featuring tall distributor caps. This comprehensive kit includes all essential components needed to restore reliable ignition performance in inboard and sterndrive applications.

Kit Includes:

  • Sierra 18-5314 Contact Set (Points)
  • Sierra 18-5338 Condenser
  • Sierra 18-5404-1 Rotor

Key Features:

  • Built with high-quality materials that meet or exceed OEM specifications
  • Designed for Mallory 8-cylinder tall cap distributors
  • Compatible with inboard and sterndrive/stern drive applications
  • Precision-engineered components ensure proper ignition timing and performance

Replaces OEM Part Numbers:

  • OMC/Evinrude/Johnson: 173619
  • Mallory: 9-29301
  • GLM: 72620
  • Redline: RL5251
  • CDI Electronics: E66-0022

This tune up kit is commonly used with Sierra distributors including 18-5313-1 (Chevrolet V8), 18-5312-1 (Ford V8 351W), and 18-5309-1 (Ford V8 302). Sierra marine ignition components are manufactured to rigorous standards for dependable performance in harsh marine environments.

Products specifications

Application

8 cyl. Mallory

Includes

5314 (1): Contact Set, 5338 (1): Condenser, 54041 (1): Rotor

Replaces

173619

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The part went thru the packaging and the paint was scraped off but I'll touch it up myself, I was surprised at how fast it arrived, I'll definitely be a return customer.

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