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MSD Ignition Distributor, Chevy V8, Pro-Billet, with Cap and Rotor

(1 review)
Part # 85551
1 year warranty
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Product Details
Part No. 85551
Warranty Details (1 Year Warranty)
Different springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can tune an advance curve to match your application.

Product Features:
  • Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
  • O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
Specifications
Advance Type:
Mechanical

Brand:
MSD

Cap Color:
Red

Category:
Ignition

Coil Wire Included:
No

Color:
Red

Distributor Cap Included:
Yes

Distributor Gear Included:
Yes

Engine Make/Size:
Chevy Big Block (396-454), Chevy Small Block (262-400)

Grade Type:
Performance

Housing Color:
Natural

Housing Finish:
Uncoated

Housing Material:
6061-T6 Billet Aluminum

Ignition Box Required:
Yes

Ignition Coil Included:
No

Ignition Rotor Included:
Yes

Product Type:
Distributor
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5 out of 5
1 Customer Reviews
0% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Reviewed by 1 Customers
Excellent Product
Verified Buyer -
Have used this distributor in several engine builds without any issues. Works great when timing is locked also. Won't use anything else.
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