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MSD Ignition Distributor, VW Billet

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Part # 8485
1 year warranty
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Product Details
Part No. 8485
Warranty Details (1 Year Warranty)
A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for triggering the MSD Ignition. This pickup is accurate to within 1 degree at any rpm so you won't have to worry about points float or "burbles" at top end speeds. The pickup is triggered by a precision reluctor that is attached to a hardened steel shaft. For increased stability, a sealed ball bearing is used to guide the shaft. Since every engine application is different, the MSD Billet distributor features an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. By simply changing the advance springs and stop bushing you can tune in 24 different advance curves.

Product Features:
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate.┬á┬áNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Supplied with bolt down distributor cap and rotor
  • Designed as a performance upgrade for VW Type I air cooled engines
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
Specifications
Brand:
MSD

Category:
Ignition

Color:
Gray

Distributor Cap Included:
Yes

Engine Make/Size:
VW Type 1

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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