MSD Ford Y-Block Ready-to-Run Distributor - 8383

Ready-to-Run with rev limiter. May hit firewall seam on 57-59 full size cars

Part Number: 8383

The distributors also offer an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. Chromoly weights move smoothly on nylon pads and different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can custom tailor a timing curve to match your engine's requirements. which is guided by a sealed ball bearing for accurate timing signals throughout the entire rpm range. The best thing about this distributor is that it features an ignition module that is built into the billet aluminum housing. This distributor drops in the engine and connects with only three wires These distributors are built around a CNC-machined billet aluminum housing and features a maintenace-free magnetic pickup so there are no points to worry about. A precision reluctor is mounted to a QPQ-coated steel shaft

Features and Benefits

• Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
• No CARB Exemption Order Number
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
• Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
• Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
• 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
• 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
• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
• Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
• Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
• Now includes build-in rev limiter!