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Ford V8 351C-460 Billet Distributor, STEEL GEAR
Part # 85801
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Ford 351C – 460 Billet Distributor with a steel gear installed for specific camshaft requirements.
Ford V8 351C-460 Billet Distributor, STEEL GEAR
Estimated Ship Date: 04/24/2026
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$562.95
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Emissions
This part is legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles.
See Emissions DetailsThe steel shaft that spins the advance and reluctor receives a friction reducing coating plus is guided by a sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing. This combination provides stable timing signals and spark delivery at any rpm. Triggering chores are handled by MSD's race proven, maintenance-free magnetic pick-up.
*Will not clear some factory-style Shaker Hood Scoops.
Under the stainless steel terminals of the MSD cap and rotor is an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. The assembly is fine blanked from chromyl steel, TIG-welded for strength plus receives a QPQ coating. The precision weights glide on nylon bushings for smooth advancement and different springs and stop bushings are supplied so a variety of advance curves can be tuned.
Our popular Ford big block billet distributor, now supplied with a steel gear installed for specific camshaft requirements.
Features:
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Supplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- 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
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
- High quality Steel Gear installed
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
| Brand | MSD |
|---|---|
| Category | Ignition |
| Color | Red |
| Distributor Cap Included | Yes |
| Distributor Type | Magnetic Pickup |
| Emission Code | 3 |
| Engine | Ford 351C-460 |
| Gear | Steel |
| Gear Material | Steel Melonized QPQ Coated |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Ignition Box Required | Yes |
| Ignition Coil Included | No |
| Ignition Rotor Included | Yes |
| part type | Distributor |
| Product Type | Distributor |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Sub Category | Distributor and Magneto |
| Warranty | Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty |
| UPC | 085132858019 |
| Warning | California Proposition 65 |
| Part Number | 85801 |
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This part is legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles.
The following vehicles are considered Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles:
- 1965 and older U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles
- 1967 and older U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles
- 1967 and older Foreign manufactured vehicle
WARNING: It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle
The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles:
- 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles
- 1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles
- 1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle
Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty: See Details
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