1981 Ford Fairmont Distributors
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Competition Cams – .530" I.D. Composite Distributor Gear for Ford 302-351W (Part No.35100)
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$143.99
COMP Cams Composite Distributor Gears have undergone stringent testing in various applications with positive results. These super tough gears show great promise in solving the wear issues associated with bronze gears in racing applications. They are available in several shaft diameters for popular street and race applications.
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- Fits .530″ Shaft Diameter, Small Block Ford
- Manufactured from a super-strong composite material
- 300% increased durability over bronze distributor gears when used with steel camshafts
- Tested and available in several shaft diameters for popular street and race applications
Carquest Premium – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.DGA1014)
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$67.99
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; 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 – Distributor Rotor (Part No.23A1017)
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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
Motorcraft – Original Equipment (O.E.) Rotor Assembly (Part No.DR-380A)
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$8.99
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.D166)
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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
MSD Ignition – Rotor; Ford V8; Cap-A-Dapt (Part No.8407)
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$15.79
MSD Ignition is a company built on Customer Satisfaction and Service. That is why all of MSD products go through regimented test procedures before they are ever packaged and shipped. MSD stands behind its products for one full year after purchase
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- Resist Carbon Tracking
- Low Resistance Brass
- Max Voltage Transfer
- Molded From Insulated Material
Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1003)
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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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Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.D164)
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$26.99
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
PerTronix – Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet (Part No.D130710)
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$397.99
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 D130710 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Ford Small Block Plug and Play with Ignitor II Technology Vacuum Advance Black Male Cap
- Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housings are lightweight yet offer maximum strength.
PerTronix – Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet (Part No.D130810)
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$427.99
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 D130810 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Ford Small Block Plug and Play with Ignitor II Technology Non Vacuum Advance Black Male Cap
- Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housings are lightweight yet offer maximum strength.
MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302 Hydraulic Roller Cams; Steel Gear (Part No.8598)
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$420.99
For Ford enthusiasts that are serious about performance! Just under the brass terminals of the MSD cap and rotor is an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. The assembly is fine blanked from chromoly steel, rig-welded for strength plus receives a QPQ coating. The precision weights glide on nylon bushings for smooth advancement and different springs and stop bushings are supplied so a variety of advance curves can be tuned. The steel shaft that spins the advance and reluctor receives a friction reducing coating plus is guided by a sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing. This combination provides stable timing signals and spark delivery at any RPM. Triggering chores are handled by MSD’s race proven, maintenance-free magnetic pick-up.
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- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and DuPont Rynite base
- Supplied w/Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
- Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
- Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
- QPQ coated for friction reduction
PerTronix – Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet (Part No.D130800)
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$371.99
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 D130800 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Ford Small Block Plug and Play with Ignitor II Technology Non Vacuum Advance Black Cap
- Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housings are lightweight yet offer maximum strength.
Carquest Premium – Distributor T2831B: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor (Part No.T2831B)
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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.
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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.
Carquest Premium – Distributor T2899A: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor (Part No.T2899A)
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$103.99
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.
Motorcraft – Original Equipment (O.E.) Housing Assembly – Distributor Terminal (Part No.DH-411B)
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$23.79
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.
PerTronix – D650710 Cap Male Black 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D650710)
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$51.99
Replacement distributor cap for Flame-Thrower distributors. High dielectric strength cap with male or female brass terminals.
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- PerTronix D650710 Cap Male Black 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
- Replacement distributor cap for Flame-Thrower distributors.
PerTronix – D4002 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Blue (Part No.D4002)
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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 provides cooler operating temperatures.
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- Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
- Cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws.
- Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil.
Carquest – Distributor Cap Adapter (Part No.C241)
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$23.99
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.
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- Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
- Solid brass terminals (where available) make better connections and greater resistance to electrical pitting and corrosion
- RFI resistors where specified to eliminate radio static and potential ECU-damaging spikes
- Capitalizing on decades of research and development, our distributor caps and rotors contain unmatched quality yielding superior performance
- BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
PerTronix – D600700 Cap Black and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D600700)
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$41.99
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 D600700 Cap Black 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 Check Valve (Part No.ECA1336)
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$24.99
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.
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1981 Ford Fairmont Distributors
Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Ford Fairmont. Maybe you just need a couple of Distributors. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 32 different Distributors in our inventory ranging from $4.99 to $494.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Ford Fairmont 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 1981 Ford Fairmont. Carquest, Carquest Premium, and Driveworks 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 1981 Ford Fairmont 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 1981 Ford Fairmont Last
Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Ford Fairmont 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 Fairmont the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Distributors brands and parts.
Popular MSD Ignition Distributors
We carry MSD Ignition parts in our stock across Distributor Cap Kits categories, plus more. For a 1981 Ford Fairmont, our most popular MSD Ignition Distributors include:
Top 1981 Ford Fairmont Distributors from Carquest
Carquest products are another trusted brand when it comes to Distributors for your 1981 Ford Fairmont. Popular Carquest parts include:
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What are the most purchased Distributors for the 1981 Ford Fairmont?
Out of 32 Distributors for the 1981 Ford Fairmont, the most popular in our inventory are:
