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MSD
Vw Billet Distributor Vw Type I (Air Cooled) Billet Distributor Requires An MSD 6 Or 7-Series Ignition MSD Ignition
SKU: M00T 8485
Moderate — 2–4 hours
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Part #: 8485
Using technology gained from building distributors for off-road and NASCAR racers, MSD offers this Billet Distributor for the popular Type 1 engine.A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for triggering the MSD Ignition. This pickup is accurate to within 1 Degree at any rpm so you won't have to worry about points float or burbles at top end speeds. The pickup is triggered by a precision reluctor that is attached to a hardened steel shaft. For increased stability, a sealed ball bearing is used to guide the shaft. Since every engine application is different, the MSD Billet distributor features an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. By simply changing the advance springs and stop bushing you can tune in 24 different advance curves.Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushingsCNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite baseAdvance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reductionMaintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm rangeNo CARB Exemption Order NumberAdvance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weightsMust be used with an MSD Ignition ControlMechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systemsSupplied with bolt down distributor cap and rotorDesigned as a performance upgrade for VW Type I air cooled enginesPolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearingDetails:Distributor Cap Included: YesDistributor Type: Magnetic PickupEmission Code: 3Ignition Box Required: YesIgnition Coil Included: NoIgnition Rotor Included: YesWarranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
Features:
- Designed as a performance upgrade for VW Type I air cooled engines
- Supplied with bolt down distributor cap and rotor
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plateNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- 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
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- No CARB Exemption Order Number
Distributor - Pro-Billet - Magnetic Pickup - Mechanical Advance - HEI Style Terminal - Gray - Type 1 Air Cooled - Volkswagen - Each
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| Brand | MSD |
| Part Number | M00T 8485 |
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