1959 Ford Thunderbird Distributors
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford 302; non-EFI; Steel (Part No.85833)
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$131.99
A distributor’s performance is only as good as its drive gear. MSD ignition has put a great deal of effort into researching and testing a variety of metallurgical compositions, heat treating and coatings to provide you with a durable, accurate and strong distributor gear. The result is a special iron alloy gear that is treated to a low-friction coating process. To you this means long life, an easy break-in period and reliable performance. Features micro polished surface for smooth contact. Proprietary formulated ductile iron. Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear. Interstitial carbide concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.
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- Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
- Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
- Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
- Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
- Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
Carquest Premium – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.DGA1004)
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$98.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.DGA1012)
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$22.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.DGA1006)
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$35.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Steel; Ford 351C; 460 (Part No.85813)
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$143.99
A distributor’s performance is only as good as its drive gear. MSD ignition has put a great deal of effort into researching and testing a variety of metallurgical compositions, heat treating and coatings to provide you with a durable, accurate and strong distributor gear. The result is a special iron alloy gear that is treated to a low-friction coating process. To you this means long life, an easy break-in period and reliable performance. Features micro polished surface for smooth contact. Proprietary formulated ductile iron. Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear. Interstitial carbide concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.
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- Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
- Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
- Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
- Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
- Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
PerTronix – D600710 Cap Male Black and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D600710)
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$51.99
Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors. High dielectric strength cap with male or female brass terminals with premium rotor with brass contact.
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- PerTronix D600710 Cap Male Black and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
- Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors
PerTronix – D600701 Cap Red and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D600701)
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$44.99
Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors. High dielectric strength cap with male or female brass terminals with premium rotor with brass contact.
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- PerTronix D600701 Cap Red and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
- Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors
PerTronix – D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red (Part No.D4001)
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$42.99
Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound for superior protection from “arc-thru” and cross-fire. Our cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws. Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil which provi
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- PerTronix D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red
- Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
PerTronix – D600711 Cap Male Red and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D600711)
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$61.99
Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors. High dielectric strength cap with male or female brass terminals with premium rotor with brass contact.
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- PerTronix D600711 Cap Male Red and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
- Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors
Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap Adapter (Part No.CAC1201)
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$22.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1057)
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$46.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1041)
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$51.99
The distributor is just one piece 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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- All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1038)
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$48.49
The distributor is just one piece 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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- All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
PerTronix – D9006 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Adjustable Vacuum Advance Canister (Part No.D9006)
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$30.99
Vacuum Advance & LockoutThese vacuum canisters help optimize ignition advance for maximum part throttle performance and cruise speed efficiency. Our vacuum lockout plates allow for precise pickup coil position and accurate rotor phasing.
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- PerTronix D9006 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Adjustable Vacuum Advance Canister
- These vacuum canisters help optimize ignition advance for maximum part throttle performance and cruise speed efficiency.
Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1054)
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$46.99
The distributor is just one piece 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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- All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1107)
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$48.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right automatic transmission speed sensor for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions. Designed to meet OE quali
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- Lifecycle tested to meet or exceed OE specifications
- Direct OE replacement
- High strength thermoplastic is resistant to shock, temperature and chemicals. Also protects internal components from moisture and contaminants.
- Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications.
Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.23A1004)
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$9.49
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.
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- High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to
Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.23A1005)
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$4.99
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.
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- High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to
Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1088)
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$6.29
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Motorcraft – Original Equipment (O.E.) Rotor Assembly (Part No.DR-380A)
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The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.
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- Motorcraft and Ford Parts are used throughout Ford vehicles in a variety of applications that help ensure the proper build quality, integrity and long-lasting performance of every Ford car or truck.
- Motorcraft and Ford Parts are manufactured from first-quality materials – chosen specifically for maximum performance and application suitability.
- As with all Motorcraft and Ford Parts, any innovations or improvements developed since the vehicle’s manufacture are included in these after market replacement parts, ensuring the most current technology and performance.
Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.D213)
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$12.99
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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- High-quality direct replacement electrical connector allows you to replace only the damaged connector instead of the entire harness for a cost-effective repair
- The terminal is manufactured with high grade materials such as copper alloy, brass, and phosphor bronze. The housing is fabricated using polyamide resins. All of the materials together provide the connectors with prolonged life and superior performance.
- All electrical connectors are 100% tested for proper mechanical and electrical fit, form and function
- Offering thousands of high-quality pigtails & sockets for nearly every electrical job
Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.D214)
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$7.99
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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- High-quality direct replacement electrical connector allows you to replace only the damaged connector instead of the entire harness for a cost-effective repair
- The terminal is manufactured with high grade materials such as copper alloy, brass, and phosphor bronze. The housing is fabricated using polyamide resins. All of the materials together provide the connectors with prolonged life and superior performance.
- All electrical connectors are 100% tested for proper mechanical and electrical fit, form and function
- Offering thousands of high-quality pigtails & sockets for nearly every electrical job
Cardone New – Distributor Electronic w/o Module – Domestic New (Part No.84-2892)
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$128.99
Distributor Electronic w/o Module – Domestic New
Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3755101)
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$538.99
Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37
MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351W; with Hydraulic Roller Steel Gear (Part No.85840)
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$494.99
MSD Pro-Billet Distributors are the finest performance and racing distributors available. Every feature has been engineered to endure the rigors of high performance and racing engines. Whether cruising the streets or racing stock cars, dragsters, boats or trucks, MSD has a distributor for it. MSD uses state-of-the-art, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mills and lathes to machine each housing. After a long series of precise cuts and movements, the billet is formed into a flawless distributor housing that is accurate to within 0.001″. The flex-free housings are lightweight, have no porosity or weak areas and look great on polished, show quality engines.
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- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and advance assembly
- Same height and width as PN[8584]
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the RPM range
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing
Accel – Dist:Ford 86-93 5.0L With Module (Part No.59210)
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$254.99
ACCEL Performance Distributors are the perfect choice for your daily driver or street machine, We know the importance of a good quality distributor that doesn’t break the bank. These distributors feature a cast aluminum housing with a sintered bronze bushings for long life. An OEM style module is included along with a high-quality gear and cap with brass terminals for many miles of trouble-free service. ACCEL Performance Distributors are built to deliver performance at a value-based price. Supplied with Black Cap! The Ford TFI ignition module supplied accepts the factory style connector.
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- Direct Plug In Factory Replacement Plug And Play
- All New Cast Aluminum Housings for durability
- OEM Style Ignition Modules for Trouble-Free Service
- High-Quality Distributor Gears
- Long Sintered Bushings for Long Life
- Distributor Cap w/Brass Terminals
PerTronix – Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet (Part No.D130801)
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$379.99
Plug n’ Play billet distributors are designed for maximum ignition performance at a price you can afford. Our distributors ship with Ignitor II technology modules. Replace your outdated points, electronic distributor or bulky HEIs with this performance
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- PerTronix D130801 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Ford Small Block Plug and Play with Ignitor II Technology Non Vacuum Advance Red Cap
- Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housings are lightweight yet offer maximum strength.
Carquest Premium – Distributor T2688: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor (Part No.T2688)
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$118.99
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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- Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
- 100% new unit with no core charges
- Precision machined shafts result in high speed accuracy and help prevent bearing failures
- Every distributor is tested to ensure reliable and long-lasting performance
- O-rings or gaskets included where applicable
- Precision Engineered ignition modules and plugs ensure proper performance plus precise connection.
- Precision machined and ground shafts assure high speed accuracy and prevent bearing failures.
- Original Equipment Equivalent high voltage ignition coils.
- 100% New Components and fasteners eliminate premature failures.
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1959 Ford Thunderbird Distributors
Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1959 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Distributors. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 13 different Distributors in our inventory ranging from $3.49 to $538.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1959 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly.
Distributors are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1959 Ford Thunderbird. Carquest, Carquest Premium, and MSD Ignition are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!
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So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Distributors to keep your 1959 Ford Thunderbird rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!
Distributors Brands To Make Your 1959 Ford Thunderbird Last
Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1959 Ford Thunderbird demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Distributors make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Thunderbird the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Distributors brands and parts.
Popular Carquest Distributors
We carry Carquest parts in our stock across Distributor Rotor Buttons and Distributor Cap Kits categories, plus more. For a 1959 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Carquest Distributors include:
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What are the most purchased Distributors for the 1959 Ford Thunderbird?
Out of 13 Distributors for the 1959 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
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Cap/Rotor Kit; Street Fire; Ford V8; Socket
Distributor Cap Kits
