1957 Daimler 104 Ignition Parts

Engine:
3.5L L6

The 1957 Daimler 104 has 18 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 10 brands, covering the 3.5L L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The ignition system on the 1957 Daimler 104 delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. The largest groups are Ignition Coil (8 parts), Spark Plug (5 parts) and Condenser / Capacitor (2 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.

Condenser / Capacitor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.

Distributor Rotor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU302
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.

Ignition Breaker Points

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU1316
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor.

Ignition Coil

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular UC15T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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FVP UC15F
🇺🇸 US
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HOLSTEIN 2IGC0058
🇺🇸 US
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SKP SKUC15T
🇺🇸 US
Coil Pack
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SPECTRA PREMIUM C622
🇺🇸 US
Pack
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular UC15
🇺🇸 US
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS C15
🇺🇸 US
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WELLS 5C1019
🇺🇸 US
Used on most import products with 12 Volt system with Internal resistorUniversal 12 Volt Coil
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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.

Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS CB6
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the brackets that mount the Ignition Coil Mounting. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.025" and 0.034". Replacement brands in this table include CHAMPION, ACDELCO and MOTORCRAFT.

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular R44XL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO R44XL
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.034"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .024
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CHAMPION 315
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.025"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 315
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.025"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.025"
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CHAMPION 332
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.025"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 332
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.025"
Resistor TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.025"
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CHAMPION 3321
🇺🇸 US
Copper Plus
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 3321
Copper Plus
Resistor TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.025"
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MOTORCRAFT SP466
🇺🇸 US
Copper
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP466
Copper
OE Style.024"/0.6mm
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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.

Buying Ignition Parts for a 1957 Daimler 104

On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.

  • Confirm you have the 3.5L L6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • 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 1957 Daimler 104?

Our catalog currently lists 18 ignition parts for the 1957 Daimler 104 across 6 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 3.5L L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1957 Daimler 104?

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 1957 Daimler 104?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.025" and 0.034". 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 1957 Daimler 104 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 1957 Daimler 104?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L L6 engine. 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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