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Ford Y-Block Ready-to-Run Distributor

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Ready-to-Run with rev limiter. May hit firewall seam on 57-59 full size cars

Ford Y-Block Ready-to-Run Distributor

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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. which is guided by a sealed ball bearing for accurate timing signals throughout the entire rpm range. 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 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

Features:

  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm•  Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • Now includes build-in rev limiter!
Brand MSD
CategoryIgnition
ColorRed
Distributor Cap IncludedYes
Distributor TypeReady To Run
Emission Code3
EngineFord Y-Block
GearCast Iron
Gear MaterialSteel Melonized QPQ Coated
Grade TypePerformance
Ignition Box RequiredNo
Ignition Coil IncludedNo
Ignition Rotor IncludedYes
part typeDistributor
Product TypeDistributor
Sub CategoryDistributor and Magneto
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
UPC085132083831
WarningCalifornia Proposition 65
Part Number8383
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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
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    Ford Y-Block Ready-to-Run Distributor
    Ford Y-Block Ready-to-Run Distributor
    MSRP $956.95
    $763.95
    Save $193.00