Precision Timing: NOS & Remanufactured Distributors
If your engine timing "wanders" at idle or you can't get the advance curve right, your distributor shaft likely has worn bushings. A wobbly shaft means erratic spark timing. At Old Car Parts NW, we stock authentic NOS (New Old Stock) and NORS Distributor Assemblies to restore factory precision.
The NOS Advantage
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Tight Bushings: Unlike cheap modern clones, NOS distributors feature precision-machined housings and bushings that eliminate shaft play.
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Correct Advance: Our units come with the factory-calibrated advance weights and vacuum cans for your specific engine, ensuring optimal performance without guessing.
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Complete Units: We stock complete assemblies (Points or Electronic) for Ford, GM, and Mopar engines, ready to drop in.
Deliver the Fire: NOS Spark Plugs & Wire Sets
The best ignition coil in the world is useless if the energy can't reach the cylinder. Old, cracked wires leak voltage, and modern "performance" plugs often run too cold for vintage engines.
The Vintage Spark Recipe
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NOS Copper Plugs: We stock authentic AC, Autolite, and Champion copper-core plugs. These provide the correct heat range for carbureted iron-head engines.
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Wire Sets: Replace brittle leads with NOS or NORS Ignition Wire Sets. We carry the correct 7mm and 8mm suppression wires with factory-style boots that fit your distributor cap and plugs perfectly.
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Date Coded: For the serious restorer, we occasionally have date-coded Packard Electric wire sets for GM cars.
Secure Your Ride: NOS Ignition Switches & Lock Cylinders
Is your key worn smooth, or does your engine cut out when you wiggle the ignition switch? The Ignition Switch is the electrical gatekeeper of your vintage car. Over decades, the internal copper contacts arc and burn, while the mechanical lock tumblers wear down, leading to security risks and dangerous stalling.
At Old Car Parts NW, we stock authentic NOS (New Old Stock) Ignition Switches and Lock Cylinders that restore the crisp, secure feel of a new car.
The NOS Difference
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Heavy-Duty Contacts: Unlike cheap modern replacements that feel "mushy" and fail under high amperage, our NOS switches feature heavy-gauge copper terminals and robust springs for reliable starting.
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Factory Security: We stock lock cylinders that often include the original factory-coded keys (like Briggs & Stratton or GM "Knock-Out" keys), ensuring smooth operation without the jiggle.
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Matched Sets: Restoring a car? Look for our matched lock sets that key the ignition and doors to the same key—just like the factory did.
Inventory Includes:
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Dash Mounted: The classic bezel-and-nut style switches found on pre-1970 vehicles.
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Column Mounted: The complex switches for locking steering columns (1969+).
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Lock Cylinders: Replacement tumblers with keys to fit your original housing.
Control the Curve: NOS Coils, Modules & Vacuum Advance
Timing is everything. To get maximum power and efficiency, your spark must happen at the exact right microsecond. This category houses the Power Source (Coils) and Timing Controls (Modules & Vacuum Cans).
Authentic Components
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Ignition Coils: We stock NOS Oil-Filled Canister Coils that look correct and deliver a hot, consistent spark.
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Control Modules: Replace failing "Orange Box" Mopar or Duraspark modules with high-quality NOS or NORS units that withstand heat.
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Vacuum Advance: Tune your cruising efficiency with replacement vacuum canisters that restore proper timing advance.
