1981 GMC K3500 Distributors

Essential 1981 GMC K3500 Distributors

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Chevy V8; Billet with Vacuum Advance (Part No.8361)

Distributor; Chevy V8; Billet with Vacuum Advance

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$399.99
The street Pro-Billet is a popular route for people looking for proven race performance for their street cars. A vacuum advance canister provides economy and the proven MSD mechanical advance gives you the opportunity to dial-in a timing curve to fit your needs. Inside, an oversized steel shaft is QPQ coated for low friction and rides in a sealed ball bearing at the top of the distributor with an extra-long sintered bushing at the bottom. This combination keeps the shaft steady creating accurate spark delivery at any RPM. The street Pro-Billet relies on a magnetic pick-up to trigger the MSD Ignition control which delivers the powerful sparks to the coil. This pick-up is extremely accurate and never needs adjusting.

Product Features:
  • Designed for street/performance use w/mechanical or vacuum adv.
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied w/An HEI Style Distributor Cap And 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
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Accel – Dist: Chev 96-00 V8 Vortec (Part No.59132)

Dist: Chev 96-00 V8 Vortec

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$210.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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
  • Correct-a-cap type firing order
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Edelbrock – KIT PARTS (Part No.4802)

KIT PARTS

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$13.99
KIT PARTS

Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.D236)

Distributor Rotor

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$20.05
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.

Product Features:
  • 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
  • Noise-suppressing coating on segment prevents electrical interference with radio and other electronic circuits
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MSD Ignition – Rotor; Extreme Output; GM HEI (Part No.84101)

Rotor; Extreme Output; GM HEI

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$30.19
With the introduction of our 20 Amp extreme HEI module, we needed an HEI cap and rotor that could withstand the high output. The answer was to mold our own HEI cap, rotor and coil cover. The cap and rotor will fit our HEI Pro-Billet distributor, PN 8365, plus will work on stock applications.

Product Features:
  • Extreme output rotor
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAC1087)

Distributor Rotor

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$5.99
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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Mahle – Mahle Distributor Gasket (Part No.F2102360893MAH)

Mahle Distributor Gasket

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$2.28
The Mahle Distributor Gasket is an ideal high quality Original Equipment replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Premium Original Equipment replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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Felpro – DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTING GASKET (Part No.70194)

DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTING GASKET

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$2.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap Carbon Button (Part No.CAA1216)

Distributor Cap Carbon Button

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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 – Distributor Cap Cover (Part No.C185)

Distributor Cap Cover

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$18.99
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
  • BWD SELECT® caps have solid brass terminals for better conductivity and greater resistance to electrical pitting and erosion for a longer service life
  • The BWD SELECT® exceed the original performance. The benefit is greater customer confidence.
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap Cover (Part No.CAC1105)

Distributor Cap Cover

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$12.49
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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ACDelco – Ignition Distributor Cover (Part No.1875960X)

Ignition Distributor Cover

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$19.49
ACDelco Professional Distributor Cap Cover is a high quality aftermarket replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This premium aftermarket cover is manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Professional, premium aftermarket replacement
  • Provides the performance and dependability you expect from ACDelco
  • Manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.DGA1003)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$16.99
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.DGA1002)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$88.99
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.DGA1005)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$48.99
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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Delphi – Distributor Ignition Pickup (Part No.CE10005)

Distributor Ignition Pickup

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$19.99
Delphi OE technology ignition products are validated to match the vehicles system; OE quality replacement parts for the right fit , form and function; Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements.

Product Features:
  • OE quality replacement parts for the right fit, form and function
  • Delphi OE technology ignition products are validated to match the vehicles system
  • Delphi’s coil products are designed and endurance tested to resist the common stresses that cause failure
  • OE quality replacement parts for the right fit, form and function
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; MSD Chevy Distributor; .500 ID; Iron (Part No.8531)

Distributor Gear; MSD Chevy Distributor; .500 ID; Iron

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$54.39
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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ACDelco – Ignition Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.D1321AX)

Ignition Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$30.99
ACDelco Professional Distributor Vacuum Advance is a high quality aftermarket replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This premium aftermarket advance is manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Professional, premium aftermarket replacement
  • Provides the performance and dependability you expect from ACDelco
  • Manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1036)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$29.99
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.

Product Features:
  • All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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MSD Ignition – Vacuum Advance Mechanism (PN 8460/PN 8461) (Part No.8463)

Vacuum Advance Mechanism (PN 8460/PN 8461)

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$36.49
This is the replacement canister for MSD distributors equipped with vacuum advance (except the PN 8365 and PN 8362 HEI distributors.)

Product Features:
  • Replacement Canister
  • Vacuum Advance Mechanism
  • For Replacement On PN[8460/8461]
  • Size Replacement Canister For Distributor PN[8360/8361]
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MSD Ignition – Vacuum Advance Lockout; PN 8360; PN 8361; PN 8572 (Part No.8468)

Vacuum Advance Lockout; PN 8360; PN 8361; PN 8572

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$14.49
This bracket allows you to easily remove the vacuum advance from MSD distributors that are CW rotation (except PN 8365 and PN 8362).

Product Features:
  • Vacuum Advance Lockout
  • Distributor Accessories
  • For Use On PN[8360/8361/8572]
  • Size Can Be Used w/Distributor PN[8360/8361/8572]
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1098)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$14.79
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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ACDelco – Ignition Distributor Cap (Part No.D303A)

Ignition Distributor Cap

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$42.49
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Distributor Cap is a GM-recommended replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This original equipment cap will provide the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:
  • GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
  • Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
  • Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function
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MSD Ignition – Cap and Rotor Kit; HEI; Extreme; includes PN 84111; 84101; 84022 (Part No.84023)

Cap and Rotor Kit; HEI; Extreme; includes PN 84111; 84101; 84022

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$116.99
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:
  • Includes PN[84111/84101/84022]
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Carquest – Distributor Cap (Part No.C266)

Distributor Cap

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$25.05
BWD SELECT replacement parts are designed, specified and manufactured with one goal in mind – to make them the very best. We use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications whenever possible. The result is maximum performance and longevity.

Product Features:
  • Each Fuel Vapor Canister is a direct-fit OE replacement that ensures ease of installation
  • High-quality materials withstand extreme conditions
  • Undergoes extensive testing to ensure reliability
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest – Distributor Cap (Part No.24E1003)

Distributor Cap

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$17.99
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to
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ACDelco – Ignition Distributor Cap (Part No.D329A)

Ignition Distributor Cap

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$74.99
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Distributor Cap is a GM-recommended replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This original equipment cap will provide the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:
  • GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
  • Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
  • Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function
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Carquest – Distributor Cap (Part No.C197)

Distributor Cap

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$19.05
BWD SELECT replacement parts are designed, specified and manufactured with one goal in mind – to make them the very best. We use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications whenever possible. The result is maximum performance and longevity.

Product Features:
  • Each anti-lock speed sensor uses OE connectors and terminals ensuring an accurate water-tight connection to the engine wire harness
  • Grommets and wire clips are included on the harness ensuring proper mounting and routing within the car chassis for a cost effective repair solution
  • High-quality glass reinforced plastic resin provides both high temperature and environmental protection resistance
  • Each direct replacement wire harness comes with a protective sleeve preventing wires from chafing and creating short circuits
  • All ABS sensors are 100% tested for proper fit, form and function
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1981 GMC K3500 Distributors

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC K3500. Maybe you just need a couple of Distributors. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 41 different Distributors in our inventory ranging from $2.29 to $594.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC K3500 running smoothly.

Distributors are only as good as their brand. We stock 10 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC K3500. ACDelco, FELPRO, and Carquest 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 1981 GMC K3500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 154 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Distributor Cap with 5.0 stars and Distributor Rotor with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Distributors to keep your 1981 GMC K3500 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 GMC K3500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC K3500 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 K3500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Distributors brands and parts.

Popular Carquest Premium Distributors

We carry Carquest Premium parts in our stock across Distributors categories, plus more. For a 1981 GMC K3500, our most popular Carquest Premium Distributors include:
Distributor T1845: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor
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Distributor T1845: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor
Distributors

Top 1981 GMC K3500 Distributors from ACDelco

ACDelco products are another trusted brand when it comes to Distributors for your 1981 GMC K3500. Popular ACDelco parts include:
Distributor Rotor
from $16.49
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Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons
Ignition Distributor Cap
from $26.49
(11)
Ignition Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits

FAQs for 1981 GMC K3500 Distributors

What are the most purchased Distributors for the 1981 GMC K3500?

Out of 41 Distributors for the 1981 GMC K3500, the most popular in our inventory are:
DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTING GASKET
from $2.29
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DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTING GASKET
Distributor Mount Gaskets
HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Arc-Thru Protection
from $42.49
(23)
HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Arc-Thru Protection
Distributor Cap Kits
Distributor Cap
from $19.05
(1)
Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits

What are the top-rated 1981 GMC K3500 Distributors?

Top-rated Distributors for your 1981 GMC K3500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Distributor Cap
from $17.05
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Distributor Cap
“Replaced a bad cap on classic I’m working on”
Distributor Rotor
from $11.05
(3)
Distributor Rotor
“Goes along with cap..”
Distributor Rotor
from $13.05
(3)
Distributor Rotor
“Good quality”