1956 Ford F-100 Performance Distributors

A legend returns – the tried and true Mallory Unilite Distributor line is back! The easy three wire hookup of the Unilite makes running a stock coil, a Mallory performance coil and even a Mallory HyFire CD ignition a snap. Supplied with a quality cap and rotor, the Mallory Unilite also provides a fully adjustable mechanical advance to dial in the perfect timing curve for a multitude of engine combinations. The Unilite features a compact housing that lends itself well to applications where space is a premium due to tight firewall clearance or blower applications.

Product Features:

• Electronic ignition with a one-piece self-contained optical pickup and module
• Quick and simple 3 wire hookup
• Includes cap and rotor with brass terminals
• Can be used standalone with high performance coils such as the Mallory Promaster Series or add on more power with HYFIRE CD ignition controls
• Compact design for tight clearance applications such as blowers and tight firewall clearance
• Fully adjustable mechanical advance
• Classic Mallory look and styling
• Strong .500″, QPQ coated distributor shaft guided by a ball bearing for long life and great performance

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

Product Features:

• 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 rpm  Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
• Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpmááEasy-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 5/8″ 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

The distributor relies on MSD’s race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance.

Product Features:

• Billet housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
• CARB E.O. Approved
• 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
• 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)
• Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control

The 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. MSD premium distributors come complete with a race rotor and alkyd cap.

Product Features:

• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
• Supplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
• Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
• Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
• 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
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
• No CARB Exemption Order Number

The 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.

Product Features:

• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
• Supplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
• Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
• Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
• 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
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
• No CARB Exemption Order Number

Easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing

Product Features:

• Billet housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
• Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
• 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
• 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
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
• Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings

The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8″ smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for triggering the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft.

Product Features:

• Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
•  Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
• áPowerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
•  Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
• áEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
•  Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
• áVacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
•  CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
• áCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
•  Housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
• áHousing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
•  Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• áMaintenance-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
• áPolished 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
• áMechanical 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)
• Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
• CARB E.O. Approved
• Now includes built-in Rev Limiter.

Fits Ford 289 – 302 (5.0). Utilizing the durable and dependable High Energy Ignition (HEI) system pioneered by GM, these distributors avoid the unsightly wiring of stock Ford electronic ignition systems by installing this one-piece distributor with an internally positioned coil and module. Easy to install: just connect one 12-volt hot wire to the distributor (has optional tach hook-up). These units offer calibrated advance curves that are optimized for maximum combustion efficiency and for the elimination of detonation damage and throttle ping. Assembled from precision-made parts for advance curve smoothness. Offers longer term durability and a higher voltage spark that permits a bigger spark plug gap, resulting in more power and reduced plug fouling. Each unit includes a high-power coil, a premium hi-dielectric cap with brass terminals, and a low-saturation ignition module. By eliminating the stock-Ford ballast resistor, more ignition voltage results in improved spark. Incorporates easily found High Energy Ignition (HEI) replacement parts. Assembled with upper and lower bushings (stock Ford distributors have only a single bushing). Technical Note: Gear not compatible with roller cams. If using roller cams, please contact the cam manufacturer for proper gear selection.

Product Features:

• HEI Distributor Street/Strip Model
• Premium High-Dielectric, Alkyd Material Red Cap with Brass Terminals
• PROFORM Logo
• Cast Aluminum Shaft with Natural Finish and Steel Gear
• Wider Spark Plug Gap for Faster Fuel Ignition.
• Fits Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
• Delivers 50,000-Volt Spark Up To 7,500 RPM
• 100% New Components, Not Remanufactured or Rebuilt.
• Low Saturation Module and Anti-Static Capacitor Included.
• Adjustable Vacuum Advance & 22 Degree Mechanical Advance
• Sold Individually
• PROFORM Parts Branded Product

MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford Distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky DuraSpark systems or ancient breaker point models. These distributors come complete and ready-to-run. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance.

Product Features:

• Equipped with Steel Gear
• CARB E.O. Approved
• Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
• 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
• 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
• 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
• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
• 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
• áSimple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
• Includes built-in Rev Limiter.
• Note: Will not fit XD and later Australian 351 Cleveland engines.

The distributor relies on MSD’s race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance.

Product Features:

• Billet housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
• CARB E.O. Approved
• 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
• 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)
• Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control