The 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup has 21 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 10 brands, covering both the 4.1L 251cid L6 and the 4.4L 270cid V8. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. 17 parts of the 21 listed are Ignition Coil (7 parts), Spark Plug (7 parts) and Distributor Mounting Gasket (3 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.
The 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup was sold with both the 4.1L 251cid L6 and the 4.4L 270cid V8. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup ignition parts are CHAMPION (5 parts), STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (3 parts) and ACDELCO (3 parts), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
4 parts on this 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including ACDELCO U505 (Ignition Coil) and ACDELCO R45S (Spark Plug). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Distributor Mounting Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 6464 | 🇨🇦 CA | Distributor mounting gasket and Distributor shaft seal included | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | B17926 | 🇨🇦 CA | Distributor GasketRubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 711387200 | 🇨🇦 CA | 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 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 6464, MAHLE / CLEVITE B17926 and VICTOR REINZ 711387200.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | UC12F | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| HOLSTEIN Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | 2IGC0056 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| SKP Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | SKUC12 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | UC12T | 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | U505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Popular Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | 5C1026 | 🇨🇦 CA | Requires External Resistor: YES | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | UC12 | 🇨🇦 CA | 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 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. ACDELCO U505 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1956 FC4C Pickup.
In the Economy grade, FVP, HOLSTEIN, SKP and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP UC12F.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from ACDELCO, WELLS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO U505 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: ACDELCO U505, FVP UC12F and HOLSTEIN 2IGC0056, plus the other parts above.
Ignition Lock Cylinder
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | US12L | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | 4H1058 | 🇨🇦 CA | Used with 1S6151 Ignition Starter Switch | View on Amazon |
This table covers the lock cylinders in the ignition switch.
2 Ignition Lock Cylinder parts are listed for the 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1956 FC4C Pickup.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US12L and WELLS 4H1058.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.025", 0.026", 0.03", 0.035" and 0.040". Replacement brands in this table include CHAMPION and ACDELCO.
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | R45S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Popular Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | 841 | 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | R45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | 8411 | 🇨🇦 CA | Copper Plus | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: all 1956 FC4C Pickup engines | 871 | 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 120 | 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.026" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 123 | 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.025" | 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 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup come from 2 brands — CHAMPION and ACDELCO. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO R45S. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.
Part numbers include ACDELCO R45S, CHAMPION 841 and ACDELCO R45, among others listed above.
Spark Plug Tube Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 2066C | 🇨🇦 CA | Molded Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 181017101 | 🇨🇦 CA | Valve Cover | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Spark Plug Tube. 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.
2 Spark Plug Tube Seal parts are listed for the 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 2066C and VICTOR REINZ 181017101.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup
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 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup?
Our catalog currently lists 21 ignition parts for the 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup across 5 subcategories and 10 brands, covering both the 4.1L 251cid L6 and the 4.4L 270cid V8. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do ignition parts differ between 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup engines?
Some do. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 9 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 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup?
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 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.025", 0.026", 0.03", 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 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup 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 1956 Fargo FC4C Pickup?
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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