Standard Ignition LX-317 Distributor Ignition Pickup

Distributor Ignition Pickup for Buick V8 Applications

The Standard Ignition LX-317 distributor ignition pickup is built for Buick Regal, Riviera, and LeSabre applications from 1978-1981 with the listed emissions configurations. It uses copper windings and permanent magnets to produce a strong signal, while high-temperature enameled wire improves insulation and electrical performance.

For drivers servicing an ignition system on a 1978-1980 Buick Regal or a 1980 Buick Riviera, this pickup provides a direct replacement path for the original distributor signal component. Standard Ignition applies OE-level manufacturing control from component selection through final assembly.

Key Features

• Distributor ignition pickup for Buick distributor applications
• Copper windings and permanent magnets for strong signal emission
• High-temperature enameled wire for improved insulation and durability
• Male connector gender with 6 connector terminals
• Male terminal gender with 2 wire-lead terminals
• Standard Ignition LX-317 part number for service identification

Detailed Description

The LX-317 is a distributor ignition pickup designed to restore the signal generated inside the distributor on select Buick vehicles. It is listed for 1978-1980 Buick Regal, 1978-1979 Buick LeSabre, 1979 and 1980 Buick Riviera, and 1981 Buick Regal and Riviera applications with the specified emissions notes. If you are replacing a worn pickup on a Buick Regal, Buick Riviera, or Buick LeSabre, this part number helps match the original service requirement.

Standard Ignition builds this pickup with copper windings and permanent magnets to support consistent signal output, and the wire insulation is specified for high-temperature operation. The LX-317 is a practical choice when diagnosing distributor signal loss, intermittent ignition performance, or a no-start condition tied to pickup failure.

This part cross-references Spectra Premium MP126 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Weak or inconsistent distributor signal
• Intermittent ignition performance
• No-start conditions related to pickup failure
• Misfire concerns caused by degraded distributor signal generation
• Service replacement on Buick Regal, Riviera, and LeSabre ignition systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and emissions configuration before ordering, especially on 1980-1981 Buick Regal and Riviera applications. Confirm connector style and terminal layout against the original pickup before installation. Inspect the distributor, wiring, and related ignition components for wear or heat damage so the new pickup is not installed into a system with unresolved faults.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition manufactures ignition components with complete process control from componentry through finished product. The LX-317 is built to address common failure points found in electronic ignition service and to maintain consistent electrical performance in distributor applications.