MSD 8517 Distributor
MSD 8517 Distributor
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MSD 8517 Distributor

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Key item features

  • Durable Construction: Features a CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base for robust performance and longevity.
  • Ignition Compatibility: Specifically designed for use with MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition controls, utilizing a high-output magnetic reluctor.
  • Advanced Shaft: Incorporates a QPQ-coated polished steel shaft, guided by a sealed ball bearing and sintered bushing for stability at high RPMs.
  • Adjustable Advance: Equipped with an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly, including supplied springs and stop bushings for custom timing curves.
  • Cap & Rotor: Comes with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor, with compatibility for Cap-A-Dapts.
  • Engine Fitment: Compatible with Buick 400, 430, and 455 Buick engines.
  • Crank Trigger Ready: The mechanical advance assembly can be locked out, making it suitable for crank trigger systems.
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Compatible vehicles

YearMakeModelSubmodelEngine
1973BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.5L
1973BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.5L 7456cc
1973BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1972BuickSkylarkCustomV8 5.7L
1972BuickSkylark350V8 5.7L
1972BuickSkylarkBaseV8 5.7L
1972BuickSkylarkCustomV8 5.7L 5733cc
1972BuickSkylark350V8 5.7L 5733cc
1972BuickSkylarkBaseV8 5.7L 5733cc
1972BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.5L
1972BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.5L 7456cc
1972BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1971BuickSkylarkCustomV8 7.5L
1971BuickSkylarkBaseV8 7.5L
1971BuickSkylarkAll SubmodelsV8 7.5L
1971BuickSkylarkCustomV8 7.5L 7456cc
1971BuickSkylarkBaseV8 7.5L 7456cc
1971BuickSkylarkAll SubmodelsV8 7.5L 7456cc
1971BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.5L
1971BuickRivieraGran SportV8 7.5L
1971BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.5L 7456cc
1971BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1970BuickWildcatCustomV8 7.5L
1970BuickWildcatCustomV8 7.5L 7456cc
1970BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1970BuickSkylarkCustomV8 7.5L
1970BuickSkylarkAll SubmodelsV8 7.5L
1970BuickSkylarkCustomV8 7.5L 7456cc
1970BuickSkylarkBaseV8 7.5L 7456cc
1970BuickSkylarkAll SubmodelsV8 7.5L 7456cc
1970BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.5L
1970BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.5L 7456cc
1970BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1969BuickWildcatCustomV8 7.0L
1969BuickWildcatBaseV8 7.0L
1969BuickWildcatCustomV8 7.0L 7047cc
1969BuickWildcatBaseV8 7.0L 7047cc
1969BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1969BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.0L
1969BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.0L 7047cc
1969BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1968BuickWildcatCustomV8 7.0L
1968BuickWildcatBaseV8 7.0L
1968BuickWildcatCustomV8 7.0L 7047cc
1968BuickWildcatBaseV8 7.0L 7047cc
1968BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1968BuickSkylarkCustomV8 6.6L
1968BuickSkylarkAll SubmodelsV8 6.6L
1968BuickSkylarkCustomV8 6.6L 6555cc
1968BuickSkylarkBaseV8 6.6L 6555cc
1968BuickSkylarkAll SubmodelsV8 6.6L 6555cc
1968BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.0L
1968BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.0L 7047cc
1968BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1967BuickWildcatCustomV8 7.0L
1967BuickWildcatBaseV8 7.0L 7047cc
1967BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1967BuickSkylarkBaseV8 6.6L 6555cc
1967BuickSkylarkAll SubmodelsV8 6.6L 6555cc
1967BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.0L 7047cc
1967BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1966BuickWildcatCustomV8 7.0L
1966BuickWildcatGran SportV8 7.0L
1966BuickWildcatCustomV8 6.6L 6572cc
1966BuickWildcatBaseV8 6.6L 6572cc
1966BuickWildcatGran SportV8 6.6L 6572cc
1966BuickWildcatBaseV8 7.0L 6966cc
1966BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1966BuickSkylarkBaseV8 6.6L 6572cc
1966BuickSkylarkAll SubmodelsV8 6.6L 6572cc
1966BuickRivieraGran SportV8 7.0L
1966BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.0L 6966cc
1966BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1965BuickWildcatCustomV8 7.0L
1965BuickWildcatDeluxeV8 7.0L
1965BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsV8 7.0L
1965BuickWildcatCustomV8 6.6L 6572cc
1965BuickWildcatDeluxeV8 6.6L 6572cc
1965BuickWildcatBaseV8 6.6L 6572cc
1965BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsV8 6.6L 6572cc
1965BuickWildcatBaseV8 7.0L 6966cc
1965BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsV8 7.0L 6966cc
1965BuickSkylarkBaseV8 6.6L 6572cc
1965BuickSkylarkAll SubmodelsV8 6.6L 6572cc
1965BuickRivieraGran SportV8 7.0L
1965BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsV8 7.0L
1965BuickRivieraBaseV8 6.6L 6572cc
1965BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsV8 6.6L 6572cc
1965BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.0L 6966cc
1965BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsV8 7.0L 6966cc
1964BuickWildcatBaseV8 6.6L 6572cc
1964BuickWildcatBaseV8 7.0L 6966cc
1964BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1964BuickRivieraBaseV8 6.6L 6572cc
1964BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.0L 6966cc
1964BuickRivieraAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1963BuickWildcatBaseV8 6.6L 6572cc
1963BuickWildcatAll SubmodelsAll Enginebases
1963BuickRivieraBaseV8 6.6L 6572cc
1963BuickRivieraBaseV8 7.0L 6966cc

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Oct 21, 2019
Reviewer name: Bill72GS
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Was bad to begin with.

Pulled the new distributor out of the box. Installed it and it was junk from the beginning. Should have bought the holley instead

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