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Cardone 30-1637 Distributor
Reliable Remanufactured Distributor for Classic GM Vehicles
The Cardone Distributor 30-1637 is a remanufactured ignition component designed for select 6-cylinder engines in Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models. This gray-colored distributor features a points-type ignition system and is engineered to meet the demands of vintage vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Buick Skylark, and Pontiac Firebird.
- Remanufactured distributor with points ignition type
- Compatible with 6-cylinder engines
- Gray finish for corrosion resistance
- Does not include coil wire, distributor cap, ignition rotor, or electronic module
- Meets e-waste compliance standards
About the Cardone Distributor Product Line
The Cardone Distributor product line focuses on remanufactured ignition distributors that restore original equipment performance for older vehicles. The Distributor line offers reliable replacement parts that maintain factory specifications without integrated ignition coils or electronic modules, making them suitable for classic cars requiring traditional points ignition systems. The 30-1637 part number is part of this line, providing a direct-fit solution for various GM models.
Detailed Product Description
This Cardone Distributor 30-1637 is designed specifically for 6-cylinder engines found in a range of GM vehicles including the Chevrolet Bel Air, GMC Suburban models (C10, C20, K10, K20), Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac LeMans. The points-type distributor operates without an integrated ignition coil or electronic module, reflecting the original ignition system design. Its gray color finish helps resist environmental wear, and the remanufactured condition ensures that the distributor meets performance and durability standards. Note that coil wire, distributor cap, and ignition rotor are not included and should be sourced separately.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores ignition timing and spark delivery in 6-cylinder GM engines
- Replaces worn or faulty points-type distributors in classic Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird
- Solves engine misfires and rough idling caused by distributor wear
- Addresses starting difficulties related to distributor failure
- Improves overall ignition system reliability in Buick Skylark and Oldsmobile Omega
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure compatibility with your specific make and model before installation
- Replace coil wire, distributor cap, and ignition rotor as needed since these are not included
- Verify ignition timing after installation to optimize engine performance
- Follow vehicle manufacturer guidelines for distributor removal and installation
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Cardone remanufactured distributors undergo rigorous testing to meet OEM standards for fit, form, and function. This part complies with e-waste regulations, ensuring environmentally responsible manufacturing. Warranty details vary by distributor and retailer; consult product documentation for specific coverage information.
| Brand | Cardone |
| Part Number | 30-1637 |
| Position | Distributor |
| Coil Wire Included | No |
| Color | Gray |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Distributor Cap Included | No |
| Distributor Type | Points |
| E-Waste | Yes |
| Electronic Module Supplied | No |
| Ignition Rotor Included | No |
| Integrated Ignition Coil | No |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
This part fits 83 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Chevrolet | Blazer | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | Nova | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | GMC | Jimmy | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Oldsmobile | Omega | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Pontiac | Firebird | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1974 | Pontiac | LeMans | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Blazer | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Blazer | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Impala | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Nova | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | GMC | Jimmy | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | GMC | Jimmy | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Oldsmobile | Omega | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Pontiac | Firebird | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1973 | Pontiac | LeMans | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Blazer | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Blazer | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Impala | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Nova | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | GMC | Jimmy | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Pontiac | Firebird | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1972 | Pontiac | LeMans | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Buick | Skylark | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Blazer | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Impala | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 4.8L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Nova | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | GMC | Jimmy | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Pontiac | Firebird | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
| 1971 | Pontiac | LeMans | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | Compatible with various models and years, always ensure proper fitment for point type distributor.; Distributor |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.