1973 Ford Thunderbird Distributors

Essential 1973 Ford Thunderbird Distributors

Dorman – Help – Distributor Gears (Part No.90455)

Distributor Gears

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$19.29
This distributor drive gear is designed to match the fit, function and appearance of the original part on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this distributor drive gear matches the fit, function and appearance of the factory part on specified years, make and models.
  • Ideal solution – this drive gear is a reliable replacement for an original part that has failed due to moisture infiltration or vibration
  • Durable construction – this assembly is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford 351C; 460; Bronze (Part No.8581)

Distributor Gear; Ford 351C; 460; Bronze

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$83.29
MSD Bronze Distributor gears are machined from quality AMPCO 45 aluminum bronze containing 5 percent nickel. This special combination creates high-strength gear teeth that are less prone to wear even with high volume oil pumps. Features 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 concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.

Product Features:
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
  • Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
  • Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
  • Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
  • Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Iron (Part No.85852)

Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Iron

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$42.49
This gear test fixture features variable rpm and oil pressure control allowing MSD engineers the ability to maintain the exact conditions that they want for gear tests. Severe loads can be placed on the gear and the fixture can spin up to 10,000 rpm. Features 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 concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.

Product Features:
  • 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
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford; 302; Bronze (Part No.8583)

Distributor Gear; Ford; 302; Bronze

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$83.39
MSD Bronze Distributor gears are machined from quality AMPCO 45 aluminum bronze containing 5 percent nickel. This special combination creates high-strength gear teeth that are less prone to wear even with high volume oil pumps. Features 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 concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.

Product Features:
  • Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
  • Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
  • Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
  • Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford 351C; 460; Iron (Part No.85812)

Distributor Gear; Ford 351C; 460; Iron

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$42.49
This gear test fixture features variable rpm and oil pressure control allowing MSD engineers the ability to maintain the exact conditions that they want for gear tests. Severe loads can be placed on the gear and the fixture can spin up to 10,000 rpm. Features 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 concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.

Product Features:
  • 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
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze (Part No.8585)

Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze

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$83.39
MSD Bronze Distributor gears are machined from quality AMPCO 45 aluminum bronze containing 5 percent nickel. This special combination creates high-strength gear teeth that are less prone to wear even with high volume oil pumps. Features 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 concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.

Product Features:
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
  • Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
  • Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
  • Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
  • Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Steel; Ford 351C; 460 (Part No.85813)

Distributor Gear; Steel; Ford 351C; 460

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1002)

Distributor Rotor

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$4.29
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 – Motorcraft Distributor Rotor (Part No.F2020195401MTR)

Motorcraft Distributor Rotor

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$44.33
Every Motorcraft distributor component delivers the quality performance you have come to expect from Ford Motor Company products.

Product Features:
  • High-density phenolic or polyester plastic with high resistance helps to keep high voltage from making contact and causing misfire
  • Molded metal contact inserts to help prevent dirt and moisture from entering the distributor
  • Motorcraft distributor caps are the best choice for Ford and Lincoln vehicles
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1088)

Distributor Rotor

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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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Driveworks – Distributor Rotor (Part No.23067)

Distributor Rotor

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$11.05
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.

Product Features:
  • Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
  • Designed to meet OE performance
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.DGA1006)

Distributor Drive Gear

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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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Carquest Premium – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.DGA1012)

Distributor Drive Gear

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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.DGA1004)

Distributor Drive Gear

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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.DGA1018)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$27.99
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 Ground Lead Wire (Part No.DLA1155)

Distributor Ground Lead Wire

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$1.49
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 Primary Lead Wire (Part No.DLA1098)

Distributor Primary Lead Wire

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$9.49
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 Cap and Rotor Kit (Part No.CAC1829)

Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit

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$19.49
Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit

MSD Ignition – Cap-A-Dapt Kit; Ford V8 (Part No.8414)

Cap-A-Dapt Kit; Ford V8

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$79.99
The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:
  • Designed w/performance in mind
  • High quality material
  • Stainless Terminals
  • High dielectric properties
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MSD Ignition – Cap/Rotor Kit; MSD Style; (PN 8408; PN 8423) (Part No.84085)

Cap/Rotor Kit; MSD Style; (PN 8408; PN 8423)

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$60.29
The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:
  • Injection Molded Housing From Dupont Material
  • Extreme Strength; High Dielectric Properties
  • Designed w/Performance In Mind
  • High Quality; Voltage Insulating Material
  • Stainless Steel Rotor Tip Design
  • Resist Carbon Tracking
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Stainless Terminals
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap Adapter (Part No.CAC1201)

Distributor Cap Adapter

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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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Motorcraft – Original Equipment (O.E.) Housing Assembly – Distributor Terminal (Part No.DH-411B)

Original Equipment (O.E.) Housing Assembly - Distributor Terminal

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$23.79
The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor T2831B: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor (Part No.T2831B)

Distributor T2831B: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor

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$82.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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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Cardone New – New Distributor (Part No.84-2892)

New Distributor

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$128.99
CARDONE New Distributors are backed by CARDONE Engineered Technology, which ensures that all CARDONE New Distributors meet proper form, fit and function. CARDONE Engineered Technology is based on over 40 years of reverse-engineering expertise, where original design weaknesses are identified and corrected, resulting in premium-quality, brand-new parts you can rely on. 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:
  • Each distributor includes the cap and rotor to make installation a snap.
  • Dust covers and gaskets are also included on Honda applications for your convenience.
  • 100% computer tested for guaranteed, long-lasting performance.
  • Guaranteed fit and function.
  • Meets or exceeds O.E.M performance.
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3755401)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$538.99
The industry standard with adjustable mechanical advance curve. Triggered by photo-optic infrared LED system. Improved combustion efficiency and economy, increased spark plug life and cold weather starting, and maintenance free operation.

Product Features:
  • Improved Combustion And Economy
  • Increased Spark Plug Life
  • Improved Cold Weather Starting
  • Maintenance Free Operation
  • Accurate Spark Timing
  • Self-Lubricating Bushings
  • Years Of Trouble-Free Service
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Carquest Premium – Distributor T2892A: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor (Part No.T2892A)

Distributor T2892A: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor

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$105.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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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Cardone New – New Distributor (Part No.84-2831)

New Distributor

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$105.99
CARDONE New Distributors are backed by CARDONE Engineered Technology, which ensures that all CARDONE New Distributors meet proper form, fit and function. CARDONE Engineered Technology is based on over 40 years of reverse-engineering expertise, where original design weaknesses are identified and corrected, resulting in premium-quality, brand-new parts you can rely on. 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:
  • Each distributor includes the cap and rotor to make installation a snap.
  • Dust covers and gaskets are also included on Honda applications for your convenience.
  • 100% computer tested for guaranteed, long-lasting performance.
  • Guaranteed fit and function.
  • Meets or exceeds O.E.M performance.
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Cardone New – New Distributor (Part No.84-2688)

New Distributor

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$128.99
CARDONE New Distributors are backed by CARDONE Engineered Technology, which ensures that all CARDONE New Distributors meet proper form, fit and function. CARDONE Engineered Technology is based on over 40 years of reverse-engineering expertise, where original design weaknesses are identified and corrected, resulting in premium-quality, brand-new parts you can rely on. 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:
  • Each distributor includes the cap and rotor to make installation a snap.
  • Dust covers and gaskets are also included on Honda applications for your convenience.
  • 100% computer tested for guaranteed, long-lasting performance.
  • Guaranteed fit and function.
  • Meets or exceeds O.E.M performance.
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1973 Ford Thunderbird Distributors

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1973 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Distributors. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 18 different Distributors in our inventory ranging from $1.49 to $496.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1973 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 1973 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!

We know you’ll find the perfect Distributors for your 1973 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Distributors to keep your 1973 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 1973 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1973 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 1973 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Carquest Distributors include:
Distributor Rotor
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Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons
Distributor Cap
from $16.05
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Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits

FAQs for 1973 Ford Thunderbird Distributors

What are the most purchased Distributors for the 1973 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 18 Distributors for the 1973 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Distributor Rotor
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Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons
Distributor Cap
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Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits
Cap/Rotor Kit; Street Fire; Ford V8; Socket
from $48.49
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Cap/Rotor Kit; Street Fire; Ford V8; Socket
Distributor Cap Kits