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WAI DST2875B Distributor

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Fitment: Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury, Bronco, Cougar, E-100 Econoline, E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, E-150 Econoline, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, E-250 Econoline, E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, E-350 Econoline, E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350, Grand Marquis, LTD, Marquis, Monarch, Thunderbird, and Versailles
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Ignition Distributor for Ford and Mercury

The WAI DST2875B ignition distributor is a 100% new, direct-fit replacement built for Ford and Mercury applications that use a Hall Effect distributor design. It is engineered to meet or exceed OE form, fit, and function, with a new cap and rotor installed for a ready-to-install assembly.

Designed for 1976-1985 Ford and Mercury vehicles with dual vacuum or without governor configurations, this distributor supports consistent ignition timing and dependable spark delivery in classic truck and car applications such as the Ford F-150, Ford Bronco, and Mercury Grand Marquis.

Key Features

  • 100% new distributor assembly, ready to install out of the box
  • Hall Effect distributor design for precise ignition signal control
  • New cap and rotor included with each unit
  • Aluminum housing for durable construction
  • Melonized steel gear with 15 teeth
  • Distributor cap attachment uses a spring hook method
  • Tested to OE specifications for form, fit, and function
  • Ignition coil not included

Detailed Description

The WAI DST2875B is built as a complete ignition distributor for older Ford and Mercury platforms that require a direct replacement unit. Its all-new construction helps maintain proper ignition performance while simplifying service on vehicles such as the Ford F-100, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford LTD, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Marquis. The aluminum housing and melonized steel gear are selected for durability, while the Hall Effect design supports accurate distributor operation.

This part cross-references Ford service numbers such as D7AE12127KA and D8UE12127CA for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford Bronco, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford E-150 Econoline, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford E-250 Econoline, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford E-350 Econoline, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford F-150, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford F-250, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1985 Ford F-350, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1983-1985 Mercury Grand Marquis, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1978-1981 Mercury Grand Marquis, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1981-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1977-1983 Ford LTD, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1978-1981 Mercury Marquis, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1976-1980 Ford E-100 Econoline, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1976-1980 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1976-1980 Ford E-150 Econoline, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1976-1980 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1976-1980 Ford E-250 Econoline, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1976-1980 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1976-1980 Ford E-350 Econoline, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1977-1980 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1977-1980 Ford F-150, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1977-1980 Ford F-250, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1977-1980 Ford F-350, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1977-1979 Ford F-100, w/o Governor
  • Fits 1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1977-1979 Mercury Cougar, w/Dual Vacuum
  • Fits 1977 Lincoln Versailles
  • Fits 1977 Mercury Monarch, w/Dual Vacuum

Common Repair Uses

  • Restores ignition timing control after distributor wear
  • Addresses hard-start or no-start conditions related to distributor failure
  • Helps correct misfire, rough idle, or inconsistent spark delivery
  • Replaces a damaged cap, rotor, or internal distributor assembly
  • Supports service on classic Ford truck and full-size car ignition systems

Installation Notes and Quality

Verify engine and distributor configuration before installation, including dual vacuum or w/o governor application details. Confirm gear tooth count and distributor type match the original unit before swapping components. The WAI DST2875B is manufactured with all new components and tested for long-lasting performance, and it is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

BrandWAI
Part NumberDST2875B
10588Yes
Gear MaterialMelonized steel
Housing MaterialAluminum
Ignition Coil IncludedNo
Gear Tooth Quantity15
Distributor Cap IncludedYes
Ignition Rotor IncludedYes
DISTRIBUTOR CAP ATTACHMENT METHODSpring hook
DISTRIBUTOR TYPEHall effect
SPECSNew cap and rotor with each unit

This part fits 136 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1985FordBronco5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985FordF-1505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985FordF-2505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985FordF-3505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1985MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordBronco5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordF-1505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordF-2505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984FordF-3505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1984MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordBronco5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordE-100 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordE-100 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordF-1505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordF-2505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordF-3505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983FordLTD5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1983MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordBronco5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordE-100 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordE-100 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordF-1505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordF-2505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordF-3505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1982FordLTD5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordBronco5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordE-100 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordE-100 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordF-1505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordF-2505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordF-3505.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981FordLTD5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1981MercuryMarquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1980FordE-100 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordE-100 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordF-1505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordF-2505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordF-3505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1980FordLTD5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1980MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1980MercuryMarquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1979FordE-100 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordE-100 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordF-1005.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordF-1505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordF-2505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordF-3505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1979FordLTD5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1979FordThunderbird5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1979MercuryCougar5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1979MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1979MercuryMarquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1978FordE-100 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordE-100 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordF-1005.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordF-1505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordF-2505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordF-3505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1978FordLTD5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1978FordThunderbird5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1978MercuryCougar5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1978MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1978MercuryMarquis5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1977FordE-100 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordE-100 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordF-1005.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordF-1505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordF-2505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordF-3505.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1977FordLTD5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1977FordThunderbird5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1977LincolnVersailles5.8LV8N/A
1977MercuryCougar5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1977MercuryMonarch5.8LV8N/Aw/Dual Vacuum
1976FordE-100 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1976FordE-100 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1976FordE-150 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1976FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1976FordE-250 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1976FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor
1976FordE-350 Econoline5.8LV8N/Aw/o Governor

* 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:

D60E12127AAD6OE12127AAD7AE12127KAD7DE12127FAD7TE12127ABAD7UE12127AAD7UE12127BAD7UE12127DAD7UE12127EAD7UE12127FAD7UE12127JAD8AE12127JAD8UE12124CAD8UE12127CA

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.