1949 Ford F3 Distributors

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

Early flathead racers and cruisers alike will be excited to see these front mount flathead distributors! These distributors are built around a CNC-machined billet aluminum housing for precise tolerances. The distributor is topped off with our own crab cap with spark plug style terminals for improved wire connections. Just under the cap and Rynite race rotor is MSD’s adjustable mechanical advance. This assembly features chromoly construction with Tig-welded weight pins to secure the precision fine blanked weights. MSD supplies different advance springs and stop bushings so you can dial-in an advance curve to meet your flathead’s specs. Just under the advance is MSD’s race-proven magnetic pick-up. This pickup, combined with a reluctor, produces accurate trigger signals that are responsible for firing the MSD Ignition control. Bring your flathead up to date with MSD Performance.

Product Features:

• Designed for 1949-1953 8-BA Ford Flathead engines
• No CARB Exemption Order Number
• Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
• Accepts Cap-A-Dapts
• Supplied w/HEI style dist. cap/rotor/gear/roll pin/setup spacer
• Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
• Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems

Mechanical advance distributor calibrated for maximum performance with adjustable feature-dual point ignition. Dual point stabilized contact points eliminate point float and bounce to increase coil output. Get maximum performance at any RPM.

Product Features:

• Brass Case Eliminate Corrosion
• Insulation Prevent Leakage
• Self-Lubricating Bushings
• Material Prevents Shorts And Arcing
• Maximum Conductivity
• Maximum Performance At Any RPM
• Fine Tune The Advance Curve
• Eliminate Point Float