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MSD Distributor 8580; Billet Mechanical Magnetic for Ford 351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460

$394.95

Part #: 8580

Brand: MSD

UPC: 085132085804

Estimated Ship Date: Today

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Details

  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Supplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings

Product Description

MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special black cap and housing are 5/8" smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD Black Cap features Stainless Steel spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSD's race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Specifications

Distributor Series:
Billet
Make:
Ford
Engine:
351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460
Trigger Type:
Magnetic
Advance Type:
Mechanical
Cap Style:
HEI/Male
Cap Color:
Red
Housing Material:
Aluminum
Housing Finish:
Machined
Requires Ignition Box:
Yes
Distributor Shaft Diameter:
0.500 in.
Distributor Gear Material:
Iron
Cap Diameter:
5.375 in.
Compatible with Computer Control:
No
Rotation:
Standard
Shaft Material:
Steel
Fixed Collar or Slip Collar:
Fixed Collar
Includes Ignition Coil:
No
Quantity:
Sold As Each

Tech Resources

  • 8580_frm29111.pdf

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