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MSD Distributor 8598; Pro Billet Mechanical Magnetic for Ford 221, 255, 260, 289, 302

$459.95

Part #: 8598

Brand: MSD

UPC: 085132085989

Estimated Ship Date: 7/14/2025 (From manufacturer)

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Details

  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
  • 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
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number

Product Description

For Ford enthusiasts that are serious about performance! Just under the brass terminals of the MSD cap and rotor is an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. The assembly is fine blanked from chro-moly steel, TIG-welded for strength plus receives a QPQ coating. The precision weights glide on nylon bushings for smooth advancement and different springs and stop bushings are supplied so a variety of advance curves can be tuned. The steel shaft that spins the advance and reluctor receives a friction reducing coating plus is guided by a sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing. This combination provides stable timing signals and spark delivery at any rpm. Triggering chores are handled by MSD's race proven, maintenance-free magnetic pick-up.WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Specifications

Distributor Series:
Pro Billet
Make:
Ford
Engine:
221, 255, 260, 289, 302
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:
0.468 in.
Distributor Gear Material:
Steel
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
Notes:
For use with hydraulic roller cam.
Quantity:
Sold As Each

Tech Resources

  • MSD8598_frm29111.pdf

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Estimated Ship Date: 7/14/2025 (From manufacturer)