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Pioneer Cables 839017 Distributor Drive Gear
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Fitment: Lincoln, Ford, and Mercury, Continental, Mark V, LTD, LTD II, Thunderbird, Cougar, Grand Marquis, Marquis, Custom 500, Elite, Gran Torino, Torino, Mark IV, Montego, Country Sedan, Country Squire, Galaxie 500, Ranch Wagon, Colony Park, Monterey, Mustang, Custom, Mark III, Cyclone, Fairlane, Falcon, and Marauder
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Distributor Drive Gear for Ford and Mercury V8 Applications
Pioneer Cables 839017 is a bronze distributor drive gear for high-performance ignition setups using a .500 diameter shaft. It is listed for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles from 1968-1979, including Mustang, Thunderbird, LTD, and Continental applications.
- Distributor drive gear for ignition and distributor drive service
- Bronze construction for high-performance use
- For .500 diameter shaft applications
- Fits select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury V8 platforms
- Part number 839017 for application matching
Application Details
This Pioneer Cables 839017 distributor drive gear is used in ignition systems where the distributor drive gear transfers rotation from the camshaft drive to the distributor shaft. It is listed for 1968-1979 Lincoln Continental, 1969-1978 Ford LTD, 1968-1978 Ford Thunderbird, 1970-1978 Mercury Cougar, 1975-1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1969-1978 Mercury Marquis, 1970-1976 Mercury Montego, 1969-1974 Mercury Colony Park, 1969-1973 Ford Mustang, and 1969-1970 Mercury Marauder. This part cross-references common distributor drive gear applications for the same vehicle families.
What It Helps Address
- Worn or damaged distributor drive gear teeth
- Ignition timing instability caused by gear wear
- Distributor drive issues in high-performance engines
- Fitment concerns on .500 diameter shaft setups
- Service replacement needs for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury V8 applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify shaft diameter and distributor gear specification before installation. Confirm the engine and distributor combination matches the listed application, especially on high-performance bronze gear setups. Check gear condition, shaft wear, and timing components during service to help ensure proper engagement and ignition operation. Part number 839017 should be matched to the vehicle and distributor configuration before assembly.
Quality Assurance
Pioneer Cables identifies this part as a bronze distributor drive gear for high-performance use and specific .500 diameter shaft applications. Confirm fitment against the vehicle listing and distributor specifications before installation.
This part fits 129 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lincoln | Continental | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Ford | LTD | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Ford | LTD | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Ford | Thunderbird | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Lincoln | Continental | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Mercury | Cougar | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1978 | Mercury | Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Ford | LTD | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Ford | LTD | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Ford | Thunderbird | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Lincoln | Continental | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Mercury | Cougar | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1977 | Mercury | Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Ford | LTD | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Ford | LTD | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Mercury | Cougar | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Mercury | Cougar | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Mercury | Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Mercury | Montego | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1976 | Mercury | Montego | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Ford | LTD | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Ford | LTD | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Mercury | Cougar | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Mercury | Cougar | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Mercury | Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Mercury | Montego | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1975 | Mercury | Montego | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Ford | LTD | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Ford | LTD | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Colony Park | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Cougar | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Cougar | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Montego | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Montego | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1974 | Mercury | Montego | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Ford | LTD | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Ford | LTD | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Ford | LTD | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Colony Park | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Cougar | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Cougar | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Montego | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Montego | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Montego | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1973 | Mercury | Montego | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Ford | LTD | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Ford | LTD | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Ford | LTD | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Ford | Mustang | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Ford | Thunderbird | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Colony Park | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Montego | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Montego | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1972 | Mercury | Montego | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Ford | LTD | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Ford | LTD | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Mercury | Colony Park | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Mercury | Cougar | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Mercury | Marquis | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1971 | Mercury | Montego | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Ford | LTD | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Ford | Mustang | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Ford | Mustang | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Mercury | Cougar | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Mercury | Marauder | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1970 | Mercury | Montego | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1969 | Ford | LTD | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1969 | Ford | Mustang | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1969 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1969 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1969 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1969 | Mercury | Marauder | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1969 | Mercury | Marquis | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1968 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1968 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.5L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
| 1968 | Lincoln | Continental | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Hi-Perf. - Bronze - (.500 dia. shaft) |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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