1963 GMC Suburban Distributor

Your 1963 GMC Suburban might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Distributor product you desperately need.

We currently carry 4 Distributor products to choose from for your 1963 GMC Suburban, and our inventory prices range from as little as $55.99 up to $151.99.

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Carquest Premium - Distributors - 100% NEW (Part No. T1835)
Description
CARQUEST ignition distributors are 100% new units. They include caps, rotors, and electronic components for a ready to install solution and precise connection.

Product Features:
New ignition distributors are designed and manufactured to meet original equipment specifications. 100% tested to original equipment specifications (form, fit and function).
Precision machined 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.
Precision machined bodies to ensure accurate fit and mount locations.

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Good Quality Except for the Points

Good Quality Except for the Points

Submitted 2020-12-31

By Thomas

From Colorado

I purchased this distributor for a period-correct build with a 400hp 350 Chevy, but my review applies to even stock lower-hp engines. The distributor housing is cast well, and the shaft doesn't have side play. The shaft end play is within tolerance. The cam is centered when spun by hand. The points plate is sturdy enough. The vacuum advance module is adjustable, which was a nice surprise. The rotor is good quality with thick plastic and a brass contact. The cap is also good quality with brass contact towers and copper contacts for the plug wires. After installing installing performance advance weights and springs, I installed the distributor and set dwell to 30, which was no issue (the adjuster screw is a Philips head vs. the original hex head style). The reason for my two stars is the points. They are absolute garbage. The timing mark jumped around excessively by 1/4" at idle. At 3,300 rpm when my total mechanical advance comes in, the timing mark jumped around by 1/2". Out on the road at wide open throttle, the engine began missing intermediately at 3,500 rpm and hard at 5K rpm to where it made no more power, acting like it was hitting a rev limiter, which the car doesn't have. I hooked up the dwell meter and thumbed the throttle slowly from idle to 5K rpm. At 3,500 rpm the dwell quickly spiked down from 30 to 12. At 5K rpm, the dwell dropped to 12 and stayed there. Conclusion: the points were fluttering at 3,500 and bouncing hard at 5K. I swapped out the points for a set of Standard Blue Streak high performance points with dual springs and copper body and all issues went away. The timing mark is steady, and the engine pulls hard from idle to redline at 6,500 rpm. Overall, the distributor seems of good quality except for the points, so plan on spending another $25 on a set of quality points.

Bottom Line recommended

I purchased this distributor for a period-correct build with a 400hp 350 Chevy, but my review applies to even stock lower-hp engines. The distributor housing is cast well, and the shaft doesn't have side play. The shaft end play is within tolerance. The cam is centered when spun by hand. The points plate is sturdy enough. The vacuum advance module is adjustable, which was a nice surprise. The rotor is good quality with thick plastic and a brass contact. The cap is also good quality with brass contact towers and copper contacts for the plug wires. After installing installing performance advance weights and springs, I installed the distributor and set dwell to 30, which was no issue (the adjuster screw is a Philips head vs. the original hex head style). The reason for my two stars is the points. They are absolute garbage. The timing mark jumped around excessively by 1/4" at idle. At 3,300 rpm when my total mechanical advance comes in, the timing mark jumped around by 1/2". Out on the road at wide open throttle, the engine began missing intermediately at 3,500 rpm and hard at 5K rpm to where it made no more power, acting like it was hitting a rev limiter, which the car doesn't have. I hooked up the dwell meter and thumbed the throttle slowly from idle to 5K rpm. At 3,500 rpm the dwell quickly spiked down from 30 to 12. At 5K rpm, the dwell dropped to 12 and stayed there. Conclusion: the points were fluttering at 3,500 and bouncing hard at 5K. I swapped out the points for a set of Standard Blue Streak high performance points with dual springs and copper body and all issues went away. The timing mark is steady, and the engine pulls hard from idle to redline at 6,500 rpm. Overall, the distributor seems of good quality except for the points, so plan on spending another $25 on a set of quality points.

By Thomas from Colorado

BOTTOM LINE recommended
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Carquest Premium - Distributors - 100% NEW (Part No. T1612)
Description
CARQUEST ignition distributors are 100% new units. They include caps, rotors, and electronic components for a ready to install solution and precise connection.

Product Features:
New ignition distributors are designed and manufactured to meet original equipment specifications. 100% tested to original equipment specifications (form, fit and function).
Precision machined 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.
Precision machined bodies to ensure accurate fit and mount locations.
from $64.99
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Cardone - Distributor (Part No. 30-1612)
Description
CARDONE Remanufactured Distributors provide reliable performance at the best price. Installing a CARDONE Distributor on your vehicle will ensure that proper voltage is transmitted to the spark plugs in the correct timing pattern so that your vehicle will perform on command.

Product Features:
All electronic module components are 100% computer tested to ensure full functionality
O.E. components with consistently high failure rates are 100% replaced or repaired to meet or exceed O.E. performance
Precise machining tolerances prevent oil leakage, poor timing, setting of the "Check Engine" light, and premature failure
Automated test equipment verifies signal strength, correct polarity of wire harness, air gap, crank reluctor tooth size, as well as ignition coil and pickup performance
100% new points and condensers installed where applicable
Remanufactured under stringent quality standards to ensure product reliability
Guaranteed fit and function
Meets or exceeds O.E.M. performance
from $55.99
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Cardone - Distributor (Part No. 30-1410)
Description
CARDONE Remanufactured Distributors provide reliable performance at the best price. Installing a CARDONE Distributor on your vehicle will ensure that proper voltage is transmitted to the spark plugs in the correct timing pattern so that your vehicle will perform on command.

Product Features:
All electronic module components are 100% computer tested to ensure full functionality
O.E. components with consistently high failure rates are 100% replaced or repaired to meet or exceed O.E. performance
Precise machining tolerances prevent oil leakage, poor timing, setting of the "Check Engine" light, and premature failure
Automated test equipment verifies signal strength, correct polarity of wire harness, air gap, crank reluctor tooth size, as well as ignition coil and pickup performance
100% new points and condensers installed where applicable
Remanufactured under stringent quality standards to ensure product reliability
Guaranteed fit and function
Meets or exceeds O.E.M. performance
from $151.99
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