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Integrated Ignition: Features a built-in ignition module and rev limiter, requiring only three wires for a simple and clean installation.
Durable Construction: CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base, with a QPQ coated polished steel shaft guided by a sealed ball bearing.
Precise Timing: Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor ensure stable trigger signals across the entire RPM range.
Customizable Advance: Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings, plus a vacuum advance canister for improved economy.
Compact Design: Housing is 5/8 smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors, supplied with a small diameter cap and race rotor.
Robust Internals: Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel, QPQ coated for friction reduction, with staked and tig welded pins.

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Vehicle model
8383
Vehicle year
1957, 1958, 1959
Vehicle fitment type
Specific
Automotive parts division
Performance
Brand
MSD
Automotive specialty part type
Distributor

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Product details

Compatible with Ford® Y-Block. This product is not created or sold by Ford®. Ready-to-Run with rev limiter. May hit firewall seam on 57-59 full size cars;

These distributors are built around a CNC-machined billet aluminum housing and features a maintenace-free magnetic pickup so there are no points to worry about. A precision reluctor is mounted to a QPQ-coated steel shaft
which is guided by a sealed ball bearing for accurate timing signals throughout the entire rpm range.

The distributors also offer an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. Chromoly weights move smoothly on nylon pads and different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can custom tailor a timing curve to match your engine's requirements.

The best thing about this distributor is that it features an ignition module that is built into the billet aluminum housing. This distributor drops in the engine and connects with only three wires;

Now includes build-in rev limiter!
No CARB Exemption Order Number
Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpmâ€¢Â Â Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Housing is 5/8â€ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
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)
Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect

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Vehicle model

8383

Vehicle year

1957, 1958, 1959

Vehicle fitment type

Specific

Automotive parts division

Performance

Warranty

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90 Days

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