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Ignitions and Electrical› Distributors, Magnetos and Crank Triggers
MSD
Ford 289-302 Small Diameter Black Cap Pro-Billet Distributor Great For Blower Or Manifold Clearance Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition MSD Ignition
SKU: M00T 85795
Moderate — 2–4 hours
Overview
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Part #: 85795
MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special black cap and housing are 5/8 Inch smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD Black Cap features Stainless Steel spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing.The distributor relies on MSD's race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance.Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plateNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weightsMaintenance-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 bearingAdvance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reductionMechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systemsMust be used with an MSD Ignition ControlBillet housing is 5/8 smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributorsCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum baseNo CARB Exemption Order NumberSupplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushingsDetails:Distributor Cap Included: YesDistributor Type: Magnetic PickupEmission Code: 3Engine: Ford Small BlockGear: Cast IronGear Material: Cast Iron Melonized QPQ CoatedIgnition Box Required: YesIgnition Coil Included: NoIgnition Rotor Included: YesWarranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
Features:
- Billet housing is 5/8" smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
- 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 billet aluminum base
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- No CARB Exemption Order Number
Great for blower or manifold clearance with all the performance of our Pro-Billet line NOW AVAILABLE WITH BLACK CAP and Iron Gear. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-Series Ignition.
Vehicle Symptoms
- Engine misfires under load
- Hard to start when warm
- Rough idle or stalling
- Loss of power during acceleration
- Intermittent no-start condition
Diagnostic Codes
- P0340 – Cam Pos Snsr A Ckt (B1 or Single Snsr)
- P0341 – Cam Pos Snsr A Ckt Range/Perf
- P0320 – Ign/Distributor Engine Speed In Ckt Malf
- P0300 – Random or multiple cylinder misfire Det
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| Brand | MSD |
| Part Number | M00T 85795 |
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