1958 Edsel Roundup Ignition Parts

Engine:
5.9L 361cid V8

This page lists 46 ignition parts for the 1958 Edsel Roundup, across 14 part types, covering the 5.9L 361cid V8 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 1958 Edsel Roundup, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. Most of the listed parts are Distributor Cap (8 parts), Ignition Coil (8 parts) and Distributor Rotor (7 parts). The other 11 part types cover the remaining 23 parts.

Ballast Resistor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RU4T
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
T-Series
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RU4
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Ballast resistors.

Condenser / Capacitor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FD77T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.

Distributor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP SKFD47
🇺🇸 US
without Mechanical Tachometer Drive
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WAI GLOBAL DST2807
🇺🇸 US
Includes Cap & Rotor
Fitment notes — WAI GLOBAL DST2807
Includes Cap & Rotor
without Tachometer
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This table covers the distributors that route spark.

Distributor Cap

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular FD129T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LILAND GLOBAL FD129RBLG
🇺🇸 US
Color: RedBody Material: Phenolic
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD129RBLG
Color: RedBody Material: PhenolicContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL FD149LG
🇺🇸 US
Gray Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL FD129TBLG
🇺🇸 US
Tan Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL FD129LG
🇺🇸 US
Color: BlueBody Material: BMC
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD129LG
Color: BlueBody Material: BMCContact Material: Brass
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WALKER PRODUCTS Popular 9251076
🇺🇸 US
Height: 70.65 mm
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LILAND GLOBAL FD129TLG
🇺🇸 US
Black Aluminum
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LILAND GLOBAL FD149TLG
🇺🇸 US
Gray Aluminum
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This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.

Distributor Mounting Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAHLE / CLEVITE B25212
🇺🇸 US
Rubber
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE B25212
Rubber
Tapered Washer
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VICTOR REINZ 711391900
🇺🇸 US
Tapered Washer
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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.

Distributor Rotor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular FD311T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular FR805
🇺🇸 US
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LILAND GLOBAL FD311LG
🇺🇸 US
Color: BlueBody Material: Polyester
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311LG
Color: BlueBody Material: PolyesterContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL FD311GBLG
🇺🇸 US
Color: GrayBody Material: Polyester
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311GBLG
Color: GrayBody Material: PolyesterContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL FD311TBLG
🇺🇸 US
Height: 1.0 InColor: Tan
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311TBLG
Height: 1.0 InColor: TanBody Material: PolyesterContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL FD311TLG
🇺🇸 US
Height: 1/4 InColor: Black
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311TLG
Height: 1/4 InColor: BlackBody Material: PhenolicContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL FD311RBLG
🇺🇸 US
Color: RedBody Material: Phenolic
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311RBLG
Color: RedBody Material: PhenolicContact Material: Brass
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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.

Distributor Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 13069
🇺🇸 US
Tapered WasherDistributor Shaft
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This table covers the seals at the Distributor. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Distributor Vacuum Advance

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VC25
🇺🇸 US
with Pivot Type Breaker Plate
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VC225
🇺🇸 US
with Pivot Type Breaker Plate
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This table covers the vacuum-advance units on the distributor.

Ignition Breaker Points

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FD8183VT
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CP501
🇺🇸 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 FD471T
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
T-SeriesRequires External Resistor
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FVP FD471F
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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HOLSTEIN 2IGC0033
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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SKP SKFD471T
🇺🇸 US
Coil Pack
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FD471
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Blue StreakUse with External Resistor
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS Popular 5C1026
🇺🇸 US
Requires External Resistor: YES
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ACDELCO U505
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Professional
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS C313
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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 Lock Cylinder

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US13L
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the lock cylinders in the ignition switch.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.035", 0.040" and 0.044". Replacement brands in this table include MOTORCRAFT, ACDELCO and CHAMPION.

Copper / Nickel

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular R83TS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO R83TS
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .035
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CHAMPION Popular 22
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 22
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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MOTORCRAFT SP420X
🇺🇸 US
Copper Spark PlugInsulator Height: 60.5282
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP420X
Copper Spark PlugInsulator Height: 60.5282Spark Plug Approximate Resistor Value: 2,000 or 12,000
Gap: .035with 18mm Thread
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AUTOLITE APP45
🇺🇸 US
Double PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — AUTOLITE APP45
Double PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .035 (In) 0.9 (mm)
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT SP549X
🇺🇸 US
Platinum Spark PlugPlatinum
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP549X
Platinum Spark PlugPlatinumSpark Plug Approximate Resistor Value: 2,00012,000
Gap: 0.035"/0.9mmwith 18mm Thread
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MOTORCRAFT SP459
🇺🇸 US
Finewire Platinum
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP459
Finewire Platinum
Gap: .035with 14mm Thread Diameter
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MOTORCRAFT SP459X
🇺🇸 US
Platinum
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP459X
Platinum
Gap: .035with 14mm Thread Diameter
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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.

Spark Plug Non-Fouler

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 42002
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
18mm Tapered Seat
Fitment notes — DORMAN 42002
18mm Tapered Seat
18 mm Tapered Seat
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This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling.

Spark Plug Wire

Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 7805
🇺🇸 US
SetUnited-Packard
Fitment notes — UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 7805
SetUnited-Packard
with 90 Degree Coil Wirewith Female Distributor Cap
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 788
🇺🇸 US
SetUnited-Packard or Permashield-Delcore
Fitment notes — UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 788
SetUnited-Packard or Permashield-Delcore
with 90 Degree Coil Wirewith Female Distributor Cap
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This table covers the Spark Plug wires.

Buying Ignition Parts for a 1958 Edsel Roundup

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

  • 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, 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: Distributor Cap and Ignition Coil .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ignition parts fit the 1958 Edsel Roundup?

Our catalog currently lists 46 ignition parts for the 1958 Edsel Roundup across 14 subcategories and 17 brands, covering the 5.9L 361cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1958 Edsel Roundup?

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 1958 Edsel Roundup?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.035", 0.040" and 0.044". 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 1958 Edsel Roundup 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 Edsel Roundup?

Every part on this page is matched to the 5.9L 361cid V8 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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