1956 Ford Skyliner Distributors

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Keep Your 1956 Ford Skyliner in Top Shape with Quality Distributors

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Distributor, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1956 Ford Skyliner looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Distributors, Distributor Rotor Buttons, and Distributor Cap Kits. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

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While you’re upgrading or replacing your Distributor, don’t forget to check out other key components like Ignition Coils and Boots and Spark Plugs. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1956 Ford Skyliner in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1956 Ford Skyliner Distributors

Carquest – Carquest Distributor Rotor, 23A1015 (Part No.23A1015)

Carquest Distributor Rotor, 23A1015

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$5.59
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine€™s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Carquest – Carquest Distributor Rotor, D198 (Part No.D198)

Carquest Distributor Rotor, D198

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$9.99
BWD SELECT designs, specifies, and manufactures replacement parts with one goal in mind-make them the very best. To maximize performance and longevity, we use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications, whenever possible.
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Carquest Premium – Carquest Distributor Rotor, DAA1009 (Part No.DAA1009)

Carquest Distributor Rotor, DAA1009

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$26.99
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Carquest Premium – Carquest Distributor Rotor, DAA1002 (Part No.DAA1002)

Carquest Distributor Rotor, DAA1002

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$6.99
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Driveworks – Driveworks Distributor Rotor, 23050 (Part No.23050)

Driveworks Distributor Rotor, 23050

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$4.05
Driveworks offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.
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Carquest – Carquest Distributor Cap, 24C1021 (Part No.24C1021)

Carquest Distributor Cap, 24C1021

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$17.99
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine€™s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Carquest Premium – Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1056 (Part No.CAC1056)

Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1056

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$25.99
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Carquest Premium – Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1087 (Part No.CAC1087)

Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1087

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$28.49
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Carquest – Carquest Distributor Cap, 24C1029 (Part No.24C1029)

Carquest Distributor Cap, 24C1029

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$18.79
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine€™s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Carquest Premium – Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1066 (Part No.CAC1066)

Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1066

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$28.99
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford FE V8 HEI Distributor – Red, JM6508R (Part No.JM6508R)

Top Street Performance Ford FE V8 HEI Distributor - Red, JM6508R

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$153.99
TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford FE/FT Heavy-Duty V8 HEI Distributor with 5/16 in. Shaft – Blue, JM6508-5BL (Part No.JM6508-5BL)

Top Street Performance Ford FE/FT Heavy-Duty V8 HEI Distributor with 5/16 in. Shaft - Blue, JM6508-5BL

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$184.99
TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.
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Holley EFI – Holley EFI Distributor – Dual Sync – Ford FE, 565-205 (Part No.565-205)

Holley EFI Distributor - Dual Sync - Ford FE, 565-205

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$623.99
Introducing the next generation of Holley EFI Dual Sync Distributors, the new design features an improved shutter wheel, high-quality dual Hall Effect sensors, and an MSD cap and rotor. While these distributors are designed to be used primarily in sequentially injected installations, you can easily use them as a crank trigger for TBI system also. The precision machined shutter wheel design ensures accurate timing, even at very high engine speeds. The Gen 2 Dual Sync also included a QPQ coated shutter wheel for superior corrosion resistance, and the wheel has been pinned and welded to the shaft for increased reliability. These distributors can also be used with other EFI systems that support Hall Effect crank and cam sensor inputs. Do you need to a bronze gear for your billet cam, No problem, these distributors maintain MSD shaft diameters, making it easy to source a bronze gear.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford FE/FT Heavy-Duty V8 HEI Distributor with 5/16 in. Shaft – Black, JM6508-5BK (Part No.JM6508-5BK)

Top Street Performance Ford FE/FT Heavy-Duty V8 HEI Distributor with 5/16 in. Shaft - Black, JM6508-5BK

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$184.99
TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford Y-Block, Ready-To-Run, 8383 (Part No.8383)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford Y-Block, Ready-To-Run, 8383

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$899.99
The distributors also offer an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. Chromoly weights move smoothly on nylon pads and different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can custom tailor a timing curve to match your engine’s requirements.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford FE Light Duty (352-428) Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor with Black Cap, JM7708BK (Part No.JM7708BK)

Top Street Performance Ford FE Light Duty (352-428) Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor with Black Cap, JM7708BK

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$261.99
TSP Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor is perfect for a street performance upgrade. It features a CNC-machined billet aluminum body and hardened steel shaft, with a sealed ball bearing on top and a sintered steel bushing on the bottom. It also comes with a fully adjustable mechanical advance, vacuum advance, magnetic pickup trigger, and a high-output circuit board module with digital tach output. The dielectric cap comes with solid brass terminals and a color-matched wire retainer.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford FE Big Block Light Duty V8 (352-428) (330-391) HEI Distributor with Black Cap, JM6508BK (Part No.JM6508BK)

Top Street Performance Ford FE Big Block Light Duty V8 (352-428) (330-391) HEI Distributor with Black Cap, JM6508BK

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$123.99
TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford Fe, Ready-To-Run, Steel Gear, 85951 (Part No.85951)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford Fe, Ready-To-Run, Steel Gear, 85951

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$1322.00
MSD now offers Ford distributors with steel gears for use with hydraulic roller cams.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford FE, 8594 (Part No.8594)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford FE, 8594

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$519.99
Racers and nostalgic Ford enthusiasts using the famous Ford FE engine now have access to a distributor that is truly equal to the performance level of their engine.
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Mallory – Mallory Unilite Dist.: 332-428 Fe Ford, 3755301 (Part No.3755301)

Mallory Unilite Dist.: 332-428 Fe Ford, 3755301

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$649.99
A legend returns – the tried and true Mallory Unilite Distributor line is back! The easy three wire hookup of the Unilite makes running a stock coil, a Mallory performance coil and even a Mallory HyFire CD ignition a snap. Supplied with a quality cap and rotor, the Mallory Unilite also provides a fully adjustable mechanical advance to dial in the perfect timing curve for a multitude of engine combinations. The Unilite features a compact housing that lends itself well to applications where space is a premium due to tight firewall clearance or blower applications.
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Carquest Premium – Carquest Distributor T2807: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor (Part No.T2807)

Carquest Distributor T2807: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor

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$139.99
Carquest Premium distributors are built to meet or exceed the original equipment (OE) specifications for each application. Our distributors are built by a manufacturer that meets IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Each distributor is supplied with the cap, rotor and any seals needed for installation. Carquest Premium distributors are 100% new and undergo extensive validation testing to ensure long-lasting ignition performance and reliability.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Crank Trigger, Ford 351C-460, Black, 83775 (Part No.83775)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Crank Trigger, Ford 351C-460, Black, 83775

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$478.99
Blue oval racers will be happy to see these Crank Trigger Distributors. The housing of these three distributors are standard-height Ford Distributors so they will work with cast intake manifolds.
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Edelbrock – Edelbrock Max-Fire Distributor for Ford 332-428 FE, 22757 (Part No.22757)

Edelbrock Max-Fire Distributor for Ford 332-428 FE, 22757

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$434.99
Edelbrock part No. 22757 Max-Fire distributor for Ford 332-428 V-8 engines is ready to run right out-of-the-box and are the perfect upgrade for your ignition system. They’re ideal for replacing or upgrading from a points triggered distributor. They feature precision machining for a perfect fit along with a simple three wire hook up for an easy installation with no need to run an external ignition control box. The centerless ground shaft utilizes an upper sealed roller bearing with an extra long lower bronze Oil-Lite bushing for smooth operation. The high output magnetic pickup and large paddle wheel reluctor deliver a strong trigger signal at high RPM for maximum performance. All of these features allow Max-Fire distributors to provide unrivaled voltage to the coil, ensuring that you’re getting maximum performance from your engine. We recommend a new Max-Fire coil for maximum voltage output, ensuring you get the most from your high performance engine at higher RPM’s. Each distributor includes a cap, rotor, retainer and mechanical advance curve kit.
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Most Popular Distributor for 1956 Ford Skyliners

Enhance your 1956 Ford Skyliner with this popular Distributor we have in stock, for $899.99.

MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford Y-Block, Ready-To-Run, 8383 (Part No.8383)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford Y-Block, Ready-To-Run, 8383

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$899.99
The distributors also offer an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. Chromoly weights move smoothly on nylon pads and different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can custom tailor a timing curve to match your engine’s requirements.
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Best-Selling 1956 Ford Skyliner Distributor Rotor Button

Upgrade your Skyliner with our best-selling Distributor Rotor Button.

Carquest Premium – Carquest Distributor Rotor, DAA1009 (Part No.DAA1009)

Carquest Distributor Rotor, DAA1009

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$26.99
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Top-Quality Distributor Cap Kits for 1956 Ford Skyliners

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Distributor Cap Kit for Ford Skyliners and enjoy top-notch performance from $18.79.

Carquest Premium – Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1066 (Part No.CAC1066)

Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1066

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$28.99
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Carquest – Carquest Distributor Cap, 24C1029 (Part No.24C1029)

Carquest Distributor Cap, 24C1029

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$18.79
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine€™s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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Carquest Premium – Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1087 (Part No.CAC1087)

Carquest Distributor Cap, CAC1087

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$28.49
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.
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FAQs for 1956 Ford Skyliner Distributors

What are the best-selling Distributors for 1956 Ford Skyliners?

Out of 5 Distributors that fit 1956 Ford Skyliners, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1956 Ford Skyliner Distributors?

The prices of Distributors for the 1956 Ford Skyliner range from $18.79 up to $899.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Distributor for a 1956 Ford Skyliner?

The average price for Distributors for the 1956 Ford Skyliner is $99.72. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Distributor category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Distributors for other Ford Skyliner model years?

Yes, we carry Distributors for 4 model years of Ford Skyliners between 1954 and 1959. The following model years are the most popular for Distributor purchases: 1959, 1958, 1957, 1955, and 1954.

What are the cheapest Distributors for my 1956 Ford Skyliner?

The cheapest 1956 Ford Skyliner Distributors we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Distributors for any other 1956 Ford models?

Yes. We stock Distributors for 18 other popular 1956 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1956 F-250 Distributors, 1956 Thunderbird Distributors, 1956 F-350 Distributors, 1956 Country Squire Distributors, and 1956 F-100 Distributors.

What types of Distributors do you sell for my 1956 Ford Skyliner?

As of 8/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Distributors for a 1956 Ford Skyliner:

Can I get help with 1956 Ford Skyliner Distributor orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Distributors and more.

What is your return policy for Ford Skyliner Distributors?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Skyliner Distributors and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.