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MSD 8598 Distributor

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Key item features

Durable Construction: Features a CNC machined billet aluminum housing, Dupont Rynite base, and a QPQ coated, polished steel shaft guided by a sealed ball bearing for stability.
Included Components: Supplied with a Cap-A-Dapt and rotor, designed to accept MSD socket style caps for comprehensive installation.
Ignition Compatibility: Requires use with an MSD Ignition Control, specifically MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition systems, for proper operation.
Adjustable Advance: Offers an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly with supplied springs and stop bushings, allowing for custom advance curve tuning.
Precision Advance Mechanism: Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel, QPQ coated for friction reduction, and feature nylon pads for smooth operation.
Stable Triggering: Equipped with a maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to generate stable trigger signals across the entire RPM range.
Engine Application: Compatible with Ford 289 and 302 engines equipped with hydraulic roller cams, designed for performance enthusiasts.

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Vehicle model
8598
Vehicle make
Ford
Vehicle fitment type
Specific
Automotive parts division
performance part
Brand
MSD
Automotive specialty part type
Distributor

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Compatible with Ford® 289, 302 equipped with hydraulic roller cams. This product is not created or sold by Ford®. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.;

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. Reluctoring chores are handled by MSD's race proven, maintenance-free magnetic pick-up.;

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
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Vehicle model

8598

Vehicle make

Ford

Vehicle fitment type

Specific

Automotive parts division

performance part

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90 Days

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Vehicle fitment type	SpecificMSD 8598 Distributor	SpecificMSD 82131 Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket	SpecificMSD Cap/Rotor Kit; MSD Style (PN 8433; PN 8467)	SpecificMSD 8854 Spark Plug Boot Kit	SpecificMSD 86203 Ignition Crank Trigger Kit	SpecificMSD 8745 Engine RPM Limiter	SpecificMSD 84022 Ignition Coil Cover	SpecificMSD 8170 6-Pin Weathertight Connector - Each	SpecificMSD 8800 Ignition Kit	SpecificMSD 8825 Ignition Kit
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Jan 26, 2017

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Awesome Product

I bought this distributor about a month ago, fast delivery easy install. Car fired right up and fixed a hesitation problem I had due to a stock distributor. I highly recommend MSD products!!!

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