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Chevy V6 Even-Fire Pro-Billet Distributor For 90 Degree V6, Even-Fire 4.3L Engines. Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition MSD Ignition
SKU: M00T 8597
Moderate — 2–4 hours
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Part #: 8597
Starting on the inside, a 0.500 Inch oversized steel shaft spins in a sealed ball bearing and sintered bushing for long endurance and accurate spark delivery throughout the entire rpm range. Mounted on top of the shaft is an easy-to-adjust chro-moly mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can choose from 24 curves.A maintenance-free magnetic pick-up provides accurate trigger signals to your MSD Ignition Control. A precision-manufactured reluctor that is connected to the shaft is responsible for triggering the pick-up. The distributor is topped off with a high quality black cap and Race Rotor.Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plateSpecial oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gearCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum baseMaintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm rangePolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushingNo CARB Exemption Order NumberNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weightsMechanical advance assembly can be locked outEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushingsMust be used with an MSD Ignition ControlWill not accept a vacuum advance canisterAdvance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reductionO-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control Supplied with socket style distributor cap and rotorDetails:Distributor Cap Included: YesDistributor Type: Magnetic PickupEmission Code: 3Gear 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 billet aluminum base
- Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure controlSupplied with socket style distributor cap and rotor
- Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
- 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
- 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 and extra long sintered bushing
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- No CARB Exemption Order Number
For 90 degree V6, Even-Fire 4.3L engines. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.
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| Brand | MSD |
| Part Number | M00T 8597 |
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