Cardone 30-2831 Distributor

Remanufactured Distributor for Ford and Mercury V8 Applications

The CARDONE 30-2831 remanufactured distributor is built for 8-cylinder ignition systems that require accurate spark timing and dependable voltage delivery to the spark plugs. It is a fitment-based replacement for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles from 1974-1985, including Mustang, Bronco, F-150, and Capri applications.

As part of the CARDONE Distributor line, this unit is remanufactured under strict quality controls to restore fit and function for older ignition systems. The design focuses on timing accuracy, signal consistency, and OE-style performance for vehicles using a magnetic coil distributor setup.

Key Features

• Remanufactured distributor for 8-cylinder ignition systems
• Magnetic coil distributor type
• 100% new points and condensers installed where applicable
• Electronic module components are computer tested for full functionality
• Automated test equipment checks signal strength, polarity, air gap, reluctor tooth size, ignition coil, and pickup performance
• Precise machining tolerances help prevent oil leakage, poor timing, check engine light issues, and premature failure
• Meets or exceeds OE performance targets
• Guaranteed fit and function

Detailed Description

CARDONE 30-2831 is a remanufactured ignition distributor engineered for older Ford and Mercury vehicles that use a steel gear and single-vacuum configuration in many applications. It is designed to restore proper spark timing and voltage transmission, which is critical for smooth engine operation, throttle response, and consistent combustion. This part number is commonly searched for Ford Mustang distributor replacement, Ford Bronco distributor replacement, and Mercury Capri distributor replacement needs.

This part cross-references Ford E5ZZ12127B and Mercury E5ZZ12127B for the same application. The CARDONE Distributor line emphasizes remanufacturing standards that replace or repair high-failure OE components and verify performance through automated testing before release.

What It Helps Address

• Hard starting caused by weak or inconsistent ignition timing
• Misfire conditions related to worn distributor components
• Rough idle from unstable spark delivery
• Timing drift from worn internal distributor parts
• Oil leakage or premature distributor wear from poor machining tolerances

Installation Notes and Fitment Tips

• Fits 1985 Ford Mustang, N/A, with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1985 Mercury Capri, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1984 Ford Bronco, N/A, with 1-1/4" Gear; with 1/4" Allen Hole in Shaft; with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1984 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A, with 1-1/4" Gear; with 1/4" Allen Hole in Shaft; with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1984 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, with 1-1/4" Gear; with 1/4" Allen Hole in Shaft; with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1984 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A, with 1-1/4" Gear; with 1/4" Allen Hole in Shaft; with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1984 Ford F-150, N/A, with 1/4" Allen Hole in Shaft; with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1984 Ford F-250, N/A, with 1/4" Allen Hole in Shaft; with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1977-1984 Ford LTD, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1984 Ford Mustang, N/A, with Steel Gear; ID #(s) E4ZE-EA; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford Bronco, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford F-100, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford F-150, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford F-250, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1983 Ford Mustang, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1977-1983 Ford Thunderbird, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1982-1983 Lincoln Continental, N/A, with Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, N/A, with Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1983 Lincoln Town Car, N/A, with Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1977-1983 Mercury Cougar, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1983 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1981-1982 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1978-1982 Ford Fairmont, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1982 Mercury Marquis, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1978-1982 Mercury Zephyr, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1980 Ford Bronco, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1975-1977 Ford Bronco, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1975 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1975 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1975 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1975 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1975-1980 Ford F-100, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1975-1980 Ford F-150, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1980 Ford F-250, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1977-1978 Ford F-250, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1975-1980 Ford F-350, N/A, without Governor; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1980 Lincoln Continental, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1980 Lincoln Mark VI, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch, N/A, with Steel Gear; with Single Vacuum; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1974 Ford Bronco, N/A, without Governor; with Electronic Ignition; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1974 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A, without Governor; with Electronic Ignition; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1974 Ford F-100, N/A, without Governor; with Electronic Ignition; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1974 Ford F-250, N/A, without Governor; with Electronic Ignition; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1974 Ford F-350, N/A, without Governor; with Electronic Ignition; with Single Vacuum; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor
• Fits 1974 Mercury Montego, N/A, with Single Vacuum; with Electronic Ignition; with Steel Gear; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor

Quality Assurance

CARDONE remanufactured distributors are processed under stringent quality standards and tested to confirm signal strength, polarity, air gap, reluctor tooth size, and ignition pickup performance. The 30-2831 is built to restore OE-level fit and function for classic Ford and Mercury ignition systems.