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MSD Ignition MSD8560 Pro-Billet Marine Distributor (Small/Big Block Chevy Magnetic Trigger Mechanical Advance)

MSD Ignition MSD8560 Pro-Billet Marine Distributor (Small/Big Block Chevy Magnetic Trigger Mechanical Advance)

MSD8560
Regular price $767.15 AUD
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  • Designed for use in marine applications with Chevy V8 automotive engines
  • CNC machined billet aluminium housing and billet aluminium base with two flame arrestor holes with brass screens
  • 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
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • eals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
  • Must be used with an MSD 6M-2 Ignition Control (PN MSD6460 or w/Rev-Limiter MSD6560)
  • Weathertight connectors are used for locked and sealed connections
  • Supplied with a bolt down HEI style distributor cap and rotor
  • Will not accept a vacuum advance canister

Marine environments place rigorous demands on every component of the ignition system, especially the distributor. The combination of water spray, salt exposure, full throttle acceleration and harsh vibrations all take their toll. The MSD Pro-Billet Distributor is the strongest and most accurate distributor you can put in your boat. The housing is CNC machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminium creating a housing with no porosity. Internally, a QPQ coated shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing for high speed stability. Each distributor uses MSD's race-proven magnetic pickup to trigger the ignition trol. Mounted just above the pickup is a mechanical advance assembly that is easy to adjust so you can dial-in an ignition curve to match your boat's application (except PN MSD8366). For marine use, the distributor cap is bolted to the aluminium base. There are two flame arrestor holes with brass screens machined into the base of the distributor to prevent ignition of gas fumes that may build up in the engine compartment. A special Weathertight Connector is supplied to provide a positive-lock and water resistant connection. The Marine Pro-Billet Distributors have been tested by Underwriter's Laboratory and are certified to meet or exceed safety standards for marine ignition systems as set by the U.S. Coast Guard.



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