1981 GMC C3500 Distributor

Your 1981 GMC C3500 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 9 Distributor products to choose from for your 1981 GMC C3500, and our inventory prices range from as little as $114.99 up to $552.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 4 different trusted brands of Distributor products for the 1981 GMC C3500. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Carquest Premium so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

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Distributor for Your 1981 GMC C3500

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Carquest Premium - Distributors - 100% NEW (Part No. T1845)
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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2021-01-26

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Happy with purchase

Submitted 2021-01-26

By william

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Bought one before and it's easy to install and get working

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Bought one before and it's easy to install and get working

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2019-09-13

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Great place to buy car parts

Great place to buy car parts

Submitted 2019-09-13

By Steven

From Undisclosed

After 36 years the good old truck needed a new distributor and the one I purchased works perfectly. No more cutting out, when I step on the oil gas pedal. The distributor came with a cap and a coil installed and was a simple process to replace the old one.

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After 36 years the good old truck needed a new distributor and the one I purchased works perfectly. No more cutting out, when I step on the oil gas pedal. The distributor came with a cap and a coil installed and was a simple process to replace the old one.

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2019-02-13

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Submitted 2019-02-13

By Jeremy

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Worked perfect

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Worked perfect

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from $149.99
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MSD Ignition - Distributor; Chevy V8; Pro-Billet; with Cap; Rotor (Part No. 85551)
Description
This is our most popular performance distributor! The housing is machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminum on a state-of-the-art CNC machine producing exact tolerances. For high RPM stability, a .500 In. steel shaft is supported by a sealed ball bearing and a long sintered bushing. This shaft also receives a QPQ coating for friction reduction and resistance to corrosion. A precision machined reluctor is attached to the shaft which triggers the magnetic pick-up mounted in the housing. This high output magnetic pick-up is the most accurate way to trigger your ignition. Plus, with no moving parts to wear or adjust, the pick-up is maintenance free! Just above the pick-up is MSD's adjustable mechanical advance assembly. Different springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can tune an advance curve to match your application.

Product Features:
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
Supplied w/HEI style distributor cap/rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
O-ring seals can be installed for oil press. control (Mods only)
Special oil tract improves lubrication to the dist./cam gear
Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
QPQ coated for friction reduction
QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings

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2017-11-14

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Excellent Product

Excellent Product

Submitted 2017-11-14

By Wendell

From undisclosed

Have used this distributor in several engine builds without any issues. Works great when timing is locked also. Won't use anything else.

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Have used this distributor in several engine builds without any issues. Works great when timing is locked also. Won't use anything else.

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from $347.99
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Carquest Premium - Distributors - 100% NEW (Part No. T1697)
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 $148.99
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Cardone - Distributor (Part No. 30-1845)
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 $117.99
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E3 - DiamondFIRE HEI Racing Distributor (Part No. E3.1414)
Description
E3's new line of DiamondFIRE Racing Distributors are engineered to withstand the harsh motorsports environment regardless of what you race. The E3 DiamondFIRE HEI racing distributor features a CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum housing that has O-ring grooves, a necessity when using a fully machined race engine block. Other features that separate E3.1414 from the competition include:

Product Features:
Special hot forging process - eliminates weak spots and porosity
Coil in-cap design
High performance 6 Amp dwell limit module
GM 4-pin configuration
High performance wound coil
HEI Coil-in-Cap is available separately
Precision stamped & blanked cam plate & weights
Proprietary nitrocarburized surface treatment
Nylon rub pads
Centerless ground shaft rides on an upper sealed roller bearing
Fully adjustable mechanical advance
TIG welded throughout
Hardened iron drive gear
Comes complete with: cap, rotor and a wire retainer
Crosses to MSD 8362
from $140.99
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Cardone - Distributor (Part No. 30-1697)
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 $114.99
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MSD Ignition - Distributor; Billet GM HEI (Part No. 8365)
Description
The Chevrolet HEI distributor is a favorite for muscle cars, street rods and even circle track racers. The integrated coil keeps under mount wiring clean, and for race cars, the idea of running one wire to the distributor keeps things simple. However, when it comes to performance, the stock HEI falls short. MSD answers the need for a strong, accurate and high performance HEI with our Pro-Billet HEI. The distributor is supplied with our digital HEI module and coil so there is plenty of spark energy combined with improved dwell and timing control. Tig welded on top of the distributor shaft is MSD's adjustable centrifugal advance assembly. Three sets of springs and four stop bushings let you dial in up to 24 different timing curves to match your driving needs. Plus, there's a vacuum advance for those concerned with economy. All of this is assembled around a precision and great looking CNC machined housing.

Product Features:
Complete performance HEI distributor upgrade for Chevy V8 engines
Supplied w/Brass Terminal Distributor Cap And Rotor
Full Spark Energy Output To 9000 Rpm
An 8.5 amp; single spark; inductive discharge ignition module
Includes MSD PN[83647] and MSD HEI Coil PN[8225]
Special oil tract improves lubrication to the dist./cam gear
Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
QPQ coated for friction reduction
QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
from $552.99
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Cardone New - Distributor (Part No. 84-1697)
Description
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
from $229.99
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Cardone New - Distributor (Part No. 84-1845)
Description
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
from $144.99
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