This page lists 20 ignition parts for the 1959 Checker Aerobus, across 5 part types, covering both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1959 Checker Aerobus, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. 17 parts of the 20 listed are Ignition Coil (7 parts), Spark Plug (7 parts) and Distributor Mounting Gasket (3 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 1959 Checker Aerobus was sold with both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1959 Checker Aerobus ignition parts are ACDELCO (5 parts), STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (3 parts) and WELLS (3 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Copper / Nickel.
2 parts on this 1959 Checker Aerobus page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including NGK 49030 (Ignition Coil) and WELLS 5C1026 (Ignition Coil). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Condenser / Capacitor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.7L 226cid L6 | AL111T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 3.7L 226cid L6 | 5H1018 | 🇺🇸 US | Heavy Duty | View on Amazon |
This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.
2 Condenser / Capacitor parts are listed for the 1959 Checker Aerobus, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
In the Economy grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL111T.
The Standard Replacement section lists 1 option from WELLS — built to original-equipment specification. WELLS 5H1018 is listed in this group.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS AL111T and WELLS 5H1018.
Distributor Mounting Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.2L 318cid V8 | 6464 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor mounting gasket and Distributor shaft seal included | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.2L 318cid V8 | B17926 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor GasketRubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.2L 318cid V8 | 711387200 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Distributor Mounting. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
3 Distributor Mounting Gasket parts for the 1959 Checker Aerobus come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO 6464, MAHLE / CLEVITE B17926 and VICTOR REINZ 711387200.
Ignition Breaker Points
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 3.7L 226cid L6 | 4P1011 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor.
One part is listed for the 1959 Checker Aerobus — WELLS 4P1011.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 1959 Aerobus engines | UC12F | 🇺🇸 US | with 12 Volt Systemwith External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: all 1959 Aerobus engines | SKUC12 | 🇺🇸 US | with 12 Volt Systemfor with External Resistor. | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1959 Aerobus engines | UC12T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular Fits: all 1959 Aerobus engines | 49030 | 🇺🇸 US | 12 voltwith External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Popular Fits: all 1959 Aerobus engines | 5C1026 | 🇺🇸 US | Requires External Resistor: YES | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 1959 Aerobus engines | U505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1959 Aerobus engines | UC12 | 🇺🇸 US | with 12 Volt Systemwith External Resistor | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
7 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 1959 Checker Aerobus, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, SKP and 3 other brands. NGK 49030 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Aerobus.
Economy: 3 parts, from FVP, SKP and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is FVP UC12F.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from NGK, WELLS, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. NGK 49030 is listed in this group.
This group includes NGK 49030, FVP UC12F and SKP SKUC12 and the remaining parts above.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.025", 0.028", 0.035" and 0.040". Replacement brands in this table include ACDELCO, CHAMPION and MOTORCRAFT.
Copper / Nickel
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.2L 318cid V8 | R45S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: 5.2L 318cid V8 | 63 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusCopper Plus Pre-Set Gap: 0.035" | View on Amazon |
Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.2L 318cid V8 | 41833 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalDouble Platinum | View on Amazon |
Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.2L 318cid V8 | 7 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalRapidfire | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 3.7L 226cid L6 | R45XLS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: 3.7L 226cid L6 | 555 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.025" | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 3.7L 226cid L6 | SP423X | 🇺🇸 US | Copper Resistor Spark PlugCopper | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
7 Spark Plug parts for the 1959 Checker Aerobus come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, CHAMPION and MOTORCRAFT.
The Copper / Nickel section lists 2 options from ACDELCO and CHAMPION — grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO R45S is listed in this group.
The Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 1 option from ACDELCO — grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 41833 is listed in this group.
The Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 1 option from ACDELCO — grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 7 is listed in this group.
3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Part numbers include ACDELCO R45S, CHAMPION 63 and ACDELCO 41833, among others listed above.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1959 Checker Aerobus
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Match the engine first. Some ignition parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Ignition Coil and Spark Plug .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1959 Checker Aerobus?
Our catalog currently lists 20 ignition parts for the 1959 Checker Aerobus across 5 subcategories and 11 brands, covering both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do ignition parts differ between 1959 Checker Aerobus engines?
Some do. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1959 Checker Aerobus?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1959 Checker Aerobus?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.025", 0.028", 0.035" and 0.040". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1959 Checker Aerobus was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1959 Checker Aerobus?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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