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Product Details
Part No. 8489
Warranty Details (1 YR REPLACEMENT IF DEFECTIVE)
Crowning this distributor is MSD's own Crab Cap. This cap incorporates spark plug style terminals for a better connection and grip to the plug wires.

Product Features:
  • Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with small, low crab style distributor cap, rotor and bronze gear
  • O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • Shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
  • Oversized polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction
  • 0.500" taller for extra tall Chevrolet based engine blocks
  • Adjustable slip collar for engines with modified deck heights
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base is designed for standard Chevrolet blocks
  • Designed to fit low in the block to clear firewall and intake combinations
Specifications
Brand:
MSD

Category:
Ignition

Color:
Red

Distributor Cap Included:
Yes

Engine:
Chevy Small and Big Block

Gear Material:
Bronze

Grade Type:
Performance

Ignition Box Required:
Yes

Ignition Coil Included:
No

Ignition Rotor Included:
Yes

Product Type:
Distributor

Sub Category:
Distributor and Magneto
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