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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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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
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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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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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