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- Robust Construction: Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded, with QPQ coated chrome moly steel advance plate and weights for reduced friction.
- Compact Design: CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base are 5/8 inches smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors.
- Integrated Ignition: Features a powerful built-in module producing a 7.5 amp single spark and includes a rev limiter.
- Precise Triggering: Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the RPM range.
- Adjustable Performance: Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings, plus a vacuum advance canister for economy.
- Simple Installation: Ready-to-run with only three wires to connect, compatible with Ford 351C, 429-460 engines.
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- Vehicle model351C, 429-460
- Vehicle year1997
- Vehicle makeFord
- Vehicle fitment typeSpecific
- Automotive parts divisionPerformance
- BrandMSD
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Compatible with FordĀ® 351C, 429-460. This product is not created or sold by FordĀ®. Ready-to-run distributors include a built-in ignition module. No MSD Ignition control required. Includes an steel gear and a rev limiter;
MSD's Ready-to-Run Ford Distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky DuraSpark systems or ancient breaker point models. These distributors come complete and ready-to-run. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance.
The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8 in. smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for reluctoring the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft.
Beneath the bolt down cap and MSD race rotor you'll find MSD's accurate mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can easily tune a curve to match your needs. Plus, there is a vacuum advance canister to increase economy on long drives. For protection, there is also an easy-to-set rev limiter!;
MSD's Ready-to-Run Ford Distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky DuraSpark systems or ancient breaker point models. These distributors come complete and ready-to-run. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance.
The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8 in. smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for reluctoring the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft.
Beneath the bolt down cap and MSD race rotor you'll find MSD's accurate mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can easily tune a curve to match your needs. Plus, there is a vacuum advance canister to increase economy on long drives. For protection, there is also an easy-to-set rev limiter!;
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
- Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
- CARB E.O. Approved
- Now includes built-in Rev Limiter!
- Ć Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
- Equipped with Steel Gear
- Ć Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
- Ć Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
- Ć Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- Ć Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
- Ć CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Ć Housing is 5/8Ć¢ā¬Ā smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
- Ć Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- Ć Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
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Vehicle model
351C, 429-460
Vehicle year
1997
Vehicle make
Ford
Vehicle fitment type
Specific
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