1985 Excalibur Phaeton Ignition Parts

Engine:
5.0L 305cid V8

20 Ignition parts are listed for the 1985 Excalibur Phaeton, in 3 part types, covering the 5.0L 305cid V8 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 1985 Excalibur Phaeton, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. All 20 listed parts are Spark Plug (12 parts), Ignition Coil (6 parts) and Distributor Mounting Gasket (2 parts).

Distributor Mounting Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 70194
🇺🇸 US
Thickness: 0.053 In
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VICTOR REINZ 711350200
🇺🇸 US
Inside Diameter: 1.280 In
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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.

Ignition Coil

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FVP DR31F
🇺🇸 US
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR31T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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ULTRA-POWER DR31
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular DR31
🇺🇸 US
Blue Streak
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS Popular 5C1024
🇺🇸 US
Requires External Resistor: YES
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ACDELCO D504A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalDoes Not Include Contact Shown in Images
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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.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.03", 0.035", 0.040", 0.045" and 0.060". Replacement brands in this table include CHAMPION, NGK and ACDELCO.

Copper / Nickel

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NGK Popular 6945
🇺🇸 US
V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.060"
Fitment notes — NGK 6945
V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.060"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.060 in
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ACDELCO CR45TS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GM Original EquipmentConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO CR45TS
GM Original EquipmentConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .035
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CHAMPION 251
🇺🇸 US
Copper Plus
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 251
Copper Plus
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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CHAMPION 525
🇺🇸 US
Copper Plus or IndustrialPre-Set Gap: 0.03"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 525
Copper Plus or IndustrialPre-Set Gap: 0.03"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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MOTORCRAFT SP425
🇺🇸 US
Copper
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP425
Copper
OE Style.035"/0.9mm
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MOTORCRAFT SP425X
🇺🇸 US
NickelSpark Plug Approximate Resistor Value: 2,000
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP425X
NickelSpark Plug Approximate Resistor Value: 2,00012,000
OE Style.035"/0.9mm
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CHAMPION 7018
🇺🇸 US
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 7018
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NGK 7559
🇺🇸 US
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.060"
Fitment notes — NGK 7559
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.060"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.060 in
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SKP SP1010
🇺🇸 US
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Fitment notes — SKP SP1010
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Gap: .035/0.9mm
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular 2
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GoldRapidfire
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 2
GoldRapidfireCore Nose Length: 0.812 InPre-Set Gap: 0.045"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035" (IN)
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CHAMPION Popular 3018
🇺🇸 US
Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 3018
Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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NGK 3207
🇺🇸 US
G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.060"
Fitment notes — NGK 3207
G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.060"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.060 in
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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 1985 Excalibur Phaeton

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

  • Confirm you have the 5.0L 305cid 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: Spark Plug and Ignition Coil .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ignition parts fit the 1985 Excalibur Phaeton?

Our catalog currently lists 20 ignition parts for the 1985 Excalibur Phaeton across 3 subcategories and 11 brands, covering the 5.0L 305cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1985 Excalibur Phaeton?

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 1985 Excalibur Phaeton?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.03", 0.035", 0.040", 0.045" and 0.060". 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 1985 Excalibur Phaeton 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 1985 Excalibur Phaeton?

Every part on this page is matched to the 5.0L 305cid 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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