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MSD
Ford 2.3L Billet Distributor Fits Fords 4-Cylinder 2.3L Engines. Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition MSD Ignition
SKU: M00T 8473
Moderate — 2–4 hours
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Part #: 8473
tolerances than any conventional cast distributor. Plus you get an adjustablethat is used in our racing distributors. This pickup produces an extremelyaccurate trigger signal and is maintenance-freeTriggering the MSD Ignition system is the same high-output magnetic pickupThis distributor features an aluminum housing that is CNC-machined for closermechanical advance which can be easily tailored to any engine by changing the stop bushing and advance springs.Supplied springs and stop bushings to create a variety of timing curvesAdvance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reductionPolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearingCNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite baseAdvance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plateMechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systemsMust be used with an MSD Ignition ControlSupplied with a cap with HEI style terminals and rotorNo CARB Exemption Order NumberMaintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm rangeNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weightsEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance is mounted on top of the shaftDetails:Distributor Cap Included: YesDistributor Type: Magnetic PickupEmission Code: 3Engine: Ford 2.3Gear: Cast IronGear Material: Cast Iron Melonized QPQ CoatedIgnition Box Required: YesIgnition Coil Included: NoIgnition Rotor Included: YesWarranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
Features:
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- Supplied with a cap with HEI style terminals and rotor
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
- Supplied springs and stop bushings to create a variety of timing curves
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance is mounted on top of the shaft
- No CARB Exemption Order Number
Fits Fords 4-cylinder 2.3L engines. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition
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| Brand | MSD |
| Part Number | M00T 8473 |
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