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MSD 8597 Distributor

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Durable Construction: Features a CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base, with a polished steel shaft that is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra-long sintered bushing.
Advanced Ignition Compatibility: Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control (6, 7, or 8-series) and is supplied with a socket-style distributor cap and rotor.
Optimized Lubrication: Incorporates a special oil tract to improve lubrication to the distributor and cam gear, with optional O-ring seals for modified blocks to enhance oil pressure control.
Precision Mechanical Advance: Includes an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly with supplied springs and stop bushings, offering 24 curve options, and can be locked out.
Stable Trigger Signals: Utilizes a maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to create stable trigger signals across the entire RPM range.
Enhanced Internal Components: Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction, with staked and tig welded advance weight pins.

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Vehicle model
4.3L V6
Vehicle year
2002
Vehicle make
Chevy
Vehicle fitment type
Specific
Automotive parts division
Performance
Brand
MSD

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Compatible with Chevrolet® 90 degree 4.3L V6, Even-Fire engines. This product is not created or sold by Chevrolet®. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.;

Starting on the inside, a 0.500 in. oversized steel shaft spins in a sealed ball bearing and sintered bushing for long endurance and accurate spark delivery throughout the entire rpm range. Mounted on top of the shaft is an easy-to-adjust chro-moly mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can choose from 24 curves.

A maintenance-free magnetic pick-up provides accurate reluctor signals to your MSD Ignition Control. A precision-manufactured reluctor that is connected to the shaft is responsible for reluctoring the pick-up. The distributor is topped off with a high quality black cap and Race Rotor.;

CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure controlâ€¢Â Â Supplied with socket style distributor cap and rotor
Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out
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 and extra long sintered bushing
Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
Â Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
No CARB Exemption Order Number

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Vehicle model

4.3L V6

Vehicle year

2002

Vehicle make

Chevy

Vehicle fitment type

Specific

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90 Days

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