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Ignitions and Electrical› Distributors, Magnetos and Crank Triggers
MSD
Chevy V8 Pro-Billet Distributor Locked-Out From The Factory. Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition MSD Ignition
SKU: M00T 85501
Moderate — 2–4 hours
Overview
It is designed primarily for race applications and does not accept a vacuum advance canister. The distributor must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition system. It comes supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor.
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Part #: 85501
This strong, billet aluminum distributor is set up for engines that run locked-out timing or an MSD Timing Computer. With no advance assembly, the rotor plate is welded directly to the oversized shaft. A sealed ball bearing guides the top of the shaft while an extra long sintered bushing stabilizes the lower portion.Trigger signals are produced via a high-output magnetic pick-up. This pickup is extremely accurate and never requires adjustment. Since this distributor is designed primarily for race engines, an oversized (+.006 Inch) bronze gear is installed along with an adjustable slip collar for modified blocks, heads or intake manifolds.Designed primarily for race applications with no mechanical advanceO-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure controlAdjustable slip collar mounting flange for engines with modified deck heightsSupplied with a 0.006 oversized bronze gear installedCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum baseWill not accept a vacuum advance canisterMust be used with an MSD 6, 7, 8, or 10 Series IgnitionSupplied 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 rangePolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearingSpecial oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gearDetails:Distributor Cap Included: YesDistributor Type: Magnetic PickupEmission Code: 1Gear Material: BronzeIgnition Box Required: YesIgnition Coil Included: NoIgnition Rotor Included: YesWarranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
Features:
- Designed primarily for race applications with no mechanical advance
- Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
- Must be used with an MSD 6, 7, 8, or 10 Series Ignition
- Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
- Supplied with a 0.006" oversized bronze gear installed
- 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
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
- Adjustable slip collar mounting flange for engines with modified deck heights
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Locked-out from the factory. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.
Vehicle Symptoms
- Engine misfire at high RPM
- Hard starting or no start
- Loss of power under load
- Rough idle after warm-up
- Backfiring through exhaust
Diagnostic Codes
- P0340 – Cam Pos Snsr A Ckt (B1 or Single Snsr)
- P0341 – Cam Pos Snsr A Ckt Range/Perf
- P0300 – Random or multiple cylinder misfire Det
- P0301 – Cylinder 1 misfire Det
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| Brand | MSD |
| Part Number | M00T 85501 |
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