Ford Custom 500 Distributors

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Ford Custom 500 Distributors

If you’re in search of Ford Custom 500 Distributors aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 151 Distributors from top brands with prices ranging from $4.05 to $869.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Distributors for your Ford Custom 500.

And don’t forget to read customer reviews across all Distributors categories in our catalog. Buy with confidence by leveraging past customer experiences of our aftermarket and OEM parts.

At Advance Auto Parts, we don’t think top quality Distributors have to cost top dollar, and we prove it. Browse our top Ford Custom 500 Distributors below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

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Essential Ford Custom 500 Distributors

PerTronix – D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red (Part No.D4001)

D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red

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$47.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap, Ford HEI (Part No.8408)

Distributor Cap, Ford HEI

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$58.99
MSD molds our most popular V8 distributor caps in-house. These caps are injection molded from DuPont Rynite material and feature spark plug-style terminals. These terminals offer improved locking connections and the Rynite material is extremely strong with excellent dielectric properties. Includes wire retainer as well.

Product Features:
  • Designed w/Performance In Mind
  • High Quality Material
  • Stainless Terminals
  • Performance replacement part
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1041)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$51.99
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:
  • Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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PerTronix – D703700 Vacuum Lockout Kit For Flame-Thrower Counter Clockwise Billet Distributor (Part No.D703700)

D703700 Vacuum Lockout Kit For Flame-Thrower Counter Clockwise Billet Distributor

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$20.79
Parts and accessories for Flame-Thrower Billet Distributors offer unmatched quality and accommodate the performance levels your distributor was engineered for.

Product Features:
  • Replacement Part (only) for PerTronix Flame Thrower Distributors
  • Replacement Part (only) for PerTronix Flame Thrower Distributors
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Carquest Premium – Distributor T2815: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor (Part No.T2815)

Distributor T2815: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor

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$104.99
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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MSD Ignition – Distributor, Ford TFI, 351W (Part No.8453)

Distributor, Ford TFI, 351W

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$607.99
Each distributor starts as a solid billet that is secured into a state-of-the art Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine where it is transformed into a precision housing.

Product Features:
  • Drop in billet replacement for late model Ford TFI 5.8L distributors
  • Supplied with a iron gear, will not work with the factory roller camshafts
  • Factory style ignition module accepts factory wiring
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Supplied with late model distributor cap and rotor
  • Legal to install in all 50 states
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MSD Ignition – Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear (Part No.83501)

Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear

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$849.99
Beneath the bolt down cap and MSD race rotor you’ll find MSD’s accurate mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can easily tune a curve to match your needs. Plus, there is a vacuum advance canister to increase economy on long drives. For protection, there is also an easy-to-set rev limiter.

Product Features:
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Now includes built-in Rev Limiter.
  •  Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • áMechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Equipped with Steel Gear
  •  Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • áSimple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  •  Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • áPowerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  •  Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • áEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  •  Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • áVacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  •  CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • áCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  •  Housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • áHousing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  •  Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • áMaintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  •  Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • áPolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Distributor Hold-Down Clamp (Part No.9860)

Chrome Distributor Hold-Down Clamp

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$15.79
Chrome plated steel. Includes hold-down bolt or stud. Holds the distributor in place for accurate timing. Serrated bottom prevents the distributor from turning.

Product Features:
  • Rolled Edges For Strength
  • Ideal For Magnetos
  • Ideal For Ignition Distributor
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Primary Lead Wire (Part No.DLA1098)

Distributor Primary Lead Wire

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$9.49
Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system or operating system fault.

Product Features:
  • Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear, Ford 351C / 460, Steel (Part No.85813)

Distributor Gear, Ford 351C / 460, Steel

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$158.99
A distributor’s performance is only as good as its drive gear. MSD Performance 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. MSD engineers have built test fixtures and spent hundreds of hours testing and evaluating the metallurgy of our gears. The result is a special 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.

Product Features:
  • Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear.
  • Micro polished surface for smooth contact.
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60) .
  • Interstitial carbide concentration improves wear resistance and
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear, Ford 302, Iron (Part No.85832)

Distributor Gear, Ford 302, Iron

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$47.49
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. MSD engineers have built test fixtures and spent hundreds of hours testing and evaluating the metallurgy of our gears. 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.

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 concentration improves wear resistance and 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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$92.99
This gear is less prone to wear even with high-volume oil pumps.

Product Features:
  • Designed for camshafts requiring a bronze distributor gear
  • Machined from AMPCO 45 aluminum bronze containing 5% nickel
  • Special alloy creates high-strength gear teeth for less wear even with high-volume oil pumps
  • Kit includes rolled roll pin for excellent strength and gear break in lubricant
  • Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
  • Wear great even with high volume oil pumps
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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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$47.49
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. MSD engineers have built test fixtures and spent hundreds of hours testing and evaluating the metallurgy of our gears. 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.

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 concentration improves wear resistance and
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Mallory – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.29420)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$81.99
Mallory Distributor Gears are precision machined from alloy steel in our factory to exacting original equipment specifications. Special attention is given to the heat treating requirements of each gear to assure the proper hardness, giving trouble free service when used with proferal billet (hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet) and selectively austempered ductile iron billet (hydraulic roller tappet) camshafts. Available for Mallory, original equipment, and other distributors.

Product Features:
  • Replacement Distributor Gear
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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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$92.99
MSD Bronze Distributor gears are machined from quality AMPCO 45 aluminum bronze containing 5% nickel. This com­bination of bronze and nickel creates high-strength gear teeth that are less prone to wear even with high-volume oil pumps.

Product Features:
  • Designed for camshafts requiring a bronze distributor gear
  • Machined from AMPCO 45 aluminum bronze containing 5% nickel
  • Special alloy creates high-strength gear teeth for less wear even with high-volume oil pumps
  • Kit includes rolled roll pin for excellent strength and gear break in lubricant
  • Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
  • Wear great even with high volume oil pumps
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Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.D166)

Distributor Rotor

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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.

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
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Driveworks – Distributor Rotor (Part No.23050)

Distributor Rotor

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$4.05
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 – Distributor Rotor (Part No.D197)

Distributor Rotor

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$12.99
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:
  • 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
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1002)

Distributor Rotor

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$6.99
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces 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.
  • Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
  • Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
  • Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
  • Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1003)

Distributor Rotor

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$12.99
The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces 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.
  • Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
  • Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
  • Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
  • Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear, Ford 302, Bronze (Part No.8583)

Distributor Gear, Ford 302, Bronze

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$92.99
This special com­bination of bronze and nickel creates high-strength gear teeth that are less prone to wear even with high-volume oil pumps.

Product Features:
  • Designed for camshafts requiring a bronze distributor gear
  • Machined from AMPCO 45 aluminum bronze containing 5% nickel
  • Special alloy creates high-strength gear teeth for less wear even with high-volume oil pumps
  • Kit includes rolled roll pin for excellent strength and gear break in lubricant
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
  • Wear great even with high volume oil pumps
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Distributors Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Custom 500

11 trusted brands of Distributors line our shelves, ready to help keep your Ford Custom 500 running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Distributors offerings:

Popular Carquest Distributors

Carquest products for the Ford Custom 500 span several categories. Some of the highest-rated Carquest Distributors that will fit your Ford Custom 500 are:
Distributor Rotor
from $12.99
(1)
Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons
Distributor Rotor
from $9.99
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Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons
Distributor Rotor
from $12.99
(4)
Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons

Most Purchased Ford Custom 500 Distributors from Carquest Premium

When you buy the most frequently purchased Carquest Premium brand Distributors, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Ford Custom 500. Here are the Carquest Premium Distributors Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Distributor Cap
from $29.99
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Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits

FAQs for Ford Custom 500 Distributors

What are the most purchased Distributors for the Ford Custom 500?

Out of 151 Distributors for the Ford Custom 500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Distributor Cap
from $29.99
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Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits
Distributor Cap
from $17.99
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Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits
Distributor Rotor
from $6.99
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Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons

What are the top-rated Ford Custom 500 Distributors?

Top-rated Distributors for your Ford Custom 500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Distributor, Ford 351W, Ready-to-Run
from $635.99
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Distributor, Ford 351W, Ready-to-Run
“Reading all these reviews, it’s obvious the poor reviews are from people who didn’t use the product correctly and with the wrong tools. If you can’t ”
Distributor T2809: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor
from $92.99
(3)
Distributor T2809: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor
“Worked perfectly. Much less sloppy than the original.”
Distributor Cap, Ford HEI
from $58.99
(1)
Distributor Cap, Ford HEI
“works great added performance when used with the MSD boot lock down great idea”