MSD Ignition MSD8573 Pro-Billet Ready To Run Distributor suit Ford Flathead V8 1949-53

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MSD Ignition

MSD8573
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MSD Ignition MSD8573 Pro-Billet Ready To Run Distributor suit Ford Flathead V8 1949-53

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MSD PRO-BILLET READY TO RUN DISTRIBUTOR MSD8573 SUIT FORD FLATHEAD V8 1949-53
Early Flathead racers and cruisers alike will be excited to see these front mount Flathead Distributors! These distributors are built around a CNC machined billet aluminium housing for precise tolerances. The distributor is topped off with our own Crab Cap with spark plug style terminals for improved wire connections. Just under the cap and Rynite race rotor is MSD's adjustable mechanical advance. This assembly features chromoly construction with TIG-welded weight pins to secure the precision fine blanked weights. MSD supplies different advance springs and stop bushings so you can dial-in an advance curve to meet your Flathead's specs. Just under the advance is MSD's race-proven magnetic pick-up. This pickup, combined with a reluctor, produces accurate trigger esponsible for firing the MSD Ignition Control. Bring your Flathead up to date with MSD performance.
  • Designed for 1949-1953 8-BA Ford Flathead engines
  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • CNC machined billet aluminium housing and billet aluminium base
  • Housing is 5/8" smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • 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
  • 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 ofthe advance weights
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Includes built-in Rev Limiter
  • Note: Recommended coil is MSD8207
Specs:Application: Ford Flathead V8 1949-53.
Computer-Controlled Compatible: No
Trigger Style: Magnetic
Advance Type: Vacuum and mechanical
Cap Style: Male/HEI
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Gear Material: Iron
Ignition Box Required: No
Distributor Gear Rotation: Standard
Housing Material: Billet aluminum
Housing Finish: Natural
Marine Use: No
Quantity: Sold individually.


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