1965 Buick Riviera Performance Distributors

The Buick Nailhead is one of the most sought after nostalgic engines for rods and is still providing the smooth power to plenty of Buick’s. Nailhead fans can finally get a state-of-the-art distributor to provide the fire! MSD’s Nailhead distributor is a ready to run unit which incorporates a magnetic pickup that never wears out. Plus, the distributor has a built in ignition module so there is no need to mount an external MSD Ignition control. The module delivers up to 7.5 A to the coil creating a stout inductive spark. Not only do you get the benefits of electronic triggering, but your engine will awaken with powerful sparks from the ignition module. This improves combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, a smooth idle and great performance.

Product Features:

• Simple and clean three wire installation
• Includes built-in Rev Limiter
• Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
• Supplied w/HEI style distributor cap/rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
• Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
• QPQ coated for friction reduction
• QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
• Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
• Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)

This distributor uses a high output magnetic trigger to fire an MSD Ignition control. Accurate trigger signals and spark delivery are the responsibility of the QPQ-coated steel shaft. A sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing hold this shaft stable at any RPM. An adjustable mechanical advance mechanism is mounted on top of the shaft. Nylon pads ensure smooth movement of the fine balanced weights for accurate timing advancement. A variety of advance stop bushings and springs are supplied so you can dial in a custom curve.

Product Features:

• CNC Machined Billet Alum. Housing and Billet Alum. Base
• Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
• Must Be Used w/An MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition
• Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
• Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
• No CARB Exemption Order Number