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Ford V8 351C-460 Billet Distributor Fits 351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460 With Iron Gear. Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition MSD Ignition

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SKU: M00T 8580

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Overview

The MSD Billet Distributor (MPN 8580) is designed for precise spark timing in high-performance Ford V8 engines, specifically compatible with MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition systems. It features CNC machined billet aluminum construction, a QPQ-coated steel shaft, and a maintenance-free magnetic pickup for stable timing signals.
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Part #: 8580

*Will not clear some factory-style Shaker Hood Scoops.For Ford enthusiasts that are serious about performance! Just under the brass terminals of the MSD cap and rotor is an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. The assembly is fine blanked from chro-moly steel, TIG-welded for strength plus receives a QPQ coating. The precision weights glide on nylon bushings for smooth advancement and different springs and stop bushings are supplied so a variety of advance curves can be tuned.The steel shaft that spins the advance and reluctor receives a friction reducing coating plus is guided by a sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing. This combination provides stable timing signals and spark delivery at any rpm. Triggering chores are handled by MSD's race proven, maintenance-free magnetic pick-up.Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearingNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weightsMaintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm rangeCNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite baseAdvance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reductionEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushingsSupplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systemsAdvance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plateNo CARB Exemption Order NumberMust be used with an MSD Ignition ControlDetails:Distributor Cap Included: YesDistributor Type: Magnetic PickupEmission Code: 3Engine: Ford 351C-460Gear: Cast IronGear Material: Cast Iron Melonized QPQ CoatedIgnition Box Required: YesIgnition Coil Included: NoIgnition Rotor Included: YesQuantity: 1Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Features:

  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Supplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • 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
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings

Distributor - Billet - Magnetic Pickup - Mechanical Advance - HEI Style Terminal - Red - Big Block Ford / Cleveland / Modified - Each

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BrandMSD
Part NumberM00T 8580

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