25 Electrical parts are listed for the 1958 Desoto Firedome, in 6 part types, covering the 5.9L 361cid V8 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The electrical system on the 1958 Desoto Firedome covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. The largest groups are Alternator / Generator End Bearing (9 parts), Battery Cable (6 parts) and Battery (5 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 5 parts.
The 1958 Desoto Firedome came with a single engine, the 5.9L 361cid V8, and every part is verified against it.
10 brands supply electrical parts for the 1958 Desoto Firedome, led by STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (8 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (3 parts) and BCA (3 parts), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1958 Desoto Firedome. 5 parts have it, including BCA NB203 (Alternator / Generator End Bearing) and DEKA 9A78DT (Battery). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | F722 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | EX57 | 🇺🇸 US | Thickness (In): 1/4Width (In): 7/8 | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | EX59 | 🇺🇸 US | GGA Series Generator | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the alternator.
3 Alternator / Generator Brush parts for the 1958 Desoto Firedome come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO.
Listed part numbers: ACDELCO F722, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EX57 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EX59.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6203 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Except Heavy DutyCommutator Endor Open Design | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6303 | 🇺🇸 US | Heavy DutyCommutator End | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6204 | 🇺🇸 US | Heavy DutyDrive End | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular | NB203 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Except Heavy DutyDrive Endor Except Heavy Duty | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 203 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Except Heavy DutyCommutator Endor Except Heavy Duty | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB204 | 🇺🇸 US | Heavy DutyDrive End | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB303 | 🇺🇸 US | Heavy DutyCommutator End | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 204 | 🇺🇸 US | Heavy DutyDrive End | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 303 | 🇺🇸 US | Heavy DutyCommutator End | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings in the alternator housing. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
9 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts are listed for the 1958 Desoto Firedome, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL. BCA NB203 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203.
The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from BCA and NATIONAL — built to original-equipment specification. BCA NB203 is listed in this group.
This group includes BCA NB203, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6303 and the remaining parts above.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular | 9A78DT | 🇺🇸 US | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| BOSCH | S678DT | 🇺🇸 US | AGMAGM | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 9A34 | 🇺🇸 US | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP | P24AGM | 🇺🇸 US | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the batteries listed by group size and specification. Typical signs include slow cranking, a battery lamp, or a no-start after the vehicle sat overnight. Confirm group size and terminal layout in the notes. Clean the posts and the ground before condemning the battery.
5 Battery parts are listed for the 1958 Desoto Firedome, from DEKA, BOSCH, EXIDE and 1 other brand. DEKA 9A78DT carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: DEKA 9A78DT, BOSCH S678DT and DEKA 9A34, plus the other parts above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | 7154C | 🇺🇸 US | Federal Wire | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | A164 | 🇺🇸 US | 16 Length | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 4BC16 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 7304SC | 🇺🇸 US | Federal Wire | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | A304L | 🇺🇸 US | PositiveSwitch To Starter | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | A194U | 🇺🇸 US | NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND | View on Amazon |
This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early.
6 Battery Cable parts for the 1958 Desoto Firedome come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7154C.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7154C, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A164 and ACDELCO 4BC16, among others listed above.
Flasher
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIDON / NOVITA | EL13 | 🇺🇸 US | Electro-Mechanical Flasher | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards.
One part is listed for the 1958 Desoto Firedome — TRIDON / NOVITA EL13.
Starter Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | CX7 | 🇺🇸 US | Starter Number 1889200 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor.
One part is listed for the 1958 Desoto Firedome — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS CX7.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1958 Desoto Firedome
On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.
- Confirm you have the 5.9L 361cid V8 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, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Alternator / Generator End Bearing and Battery Cable .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1958 Desoto Firedome?
Our catalog currently lists 25 electrical parts for the 1958 Desoto Firedome across 6 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 5.9L 361cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1958 Desoto Firedome?
Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
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 1958 Desoto Firedome 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 1958 Desoto Firedome?
Every part on this page is matched to the 5.9L 361cid V8 engine. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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