MSD Ready-To-Run Distributor 8573 Flathead Ford Engines
Maintenance Free Magnetic Pickup Simple And Clean 3 Wire Installation Built-In Ignition Module Delivers A Hot Spark Easy To Adjust Mechanical Advance Assembly Vacuum Advance To Help Improve Economy For Use With Flathead Fords From 49-53 Come Complete And Ready-To-Run Supplied With Special Die To Set Hold Down ClampThese 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 wiresFeatures:Designed for 1949-1953 8-BA Ford Flathead enginesNo CARB Exemption Order NumberDoes not require an MSD Ignition ControlAccepts Cap-A-DaptsSupplied with an HEI style distributor cap, rotor, gear, roll pin and setup spacerNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weightsAdvance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plateMechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systemsAdvance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reductionPolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearingCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum baseMaintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm rangeVacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushingsPowerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpmSimple and clean installation with only three wires to connectIncludes built-in Rev Limiter!
No CARB Exemption Order Number Does not require an MSD Ignition Control Accepts Cap-A-Dapts Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap, rotor, gear, roll pin and setup spacer 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 for crank trigger systems 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 CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out) Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect Includes built-in Rev Limiter!Product Description:
Distributor Pro-Billet Ready-To-Run Magnetic Pickup Mechanical Advance HEI Style Terminal Red Ford Flathead 1949-53 Sold IndividuallyRacers never stop experimenting as they search for every way to wring out more power or handling performance to to gain an edge over the competition. The team at MSD is no different as we strive to deliver the products you need to meet your performance goals. We continue to innovate and invent components and technology that deliver performance and reliability with products that are easy to use and install. Over the course of 40-plus years, MSD Performance has been driving the development of innovative components that helped shape the way our cars race and perform. From super speedways to road courses, land speed racing to top fuel dragsters, and of course your traditional hot rod, MSD has provided the components to fire nearly anything in motorsports. MSD was the first company to develop and offer the multiple sparking, capacitive discharge ignition for engines. The line of MSD 6-Series Ignitions are the most popular aftermarket ignitions in the world due to our race-proven performance on the track and our reliability on the street! Early on, MSD focused squarely on ignition systems with revolutionary products like the multiple sparking CD ignition, timing and rev controls, billet aluminum distributors and the Pro-Mag, an incredible breakthrough in power and endurance. Today MSD is developing electronics for your entire powertrain. The Atomic EFI systems for the LS engine platform and throttle body are now complemented with a transmission controller. Our DynaForce Starters and Alternators ensure that your engine cranks over to fire up and the Alternators keep it charged. MSD is poised to deliver components that work and communicate together to provide performance and value.
