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MSD Ford 289/302 Ready-To-Run Distributor, Steel Gear

Mfg Part #
83521
NP#
MSD83521
Brand
MSD

Fits 1963 to 1996 Ford 300, Bronco, Country Sedan and 36 more models; 1977 to 1992 Lincoln Continental, Mark VI, Mark VII and 2 more models; 1964 to 1993 Mercury Caliente, Capri, Colony Park and 11 more models. See every vehicle

  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Note: Will not fit XD and later Australian 351 Cleveland engines.
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Equipped with Steel Gear
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • Includes built-in Rev Limiter!
  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
$1,248.99 CAD Ships Sep 22
Free shipping in Canada, ships Sep 22
Availability: This product is in one of our warehouses.

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Description

MSD's Ready-to-Run Ford Distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky DuraSpark systems or ancient breaker point models. These distributors come complete and ready-to-run. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance.

Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Fits these vehicles

YearMakeModelSubmodelEngine
1963Ford300Base4.7L 289 V8
1966 - 1967FordBroncoBase4.7L 289 V8
1968FordBroncoBase, Roadster, Wagon4.7L 289 V8, 5.0L 302 V8
1969FordBroncoBase, Roadster, Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1970 - 1973FordBroncoBase, Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1974FordBroncoBase5.0L 302 V8
1975FordBroncoCustom, Northland, Ranger, Sport5.0L 302 V8
1976 - 1977FordBroncoCustom, Sport5.0L 302 V8
1980 - 1981FordBroncoCustom, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1982 - 1983FordBroncoCustom, XLS, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1984FordBroncoCustom, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1985 - 1989FordBroncoCustom, Eddie Bauer, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1991FordBroncoCustom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1992FordBroncoCustom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT, XLT Nite5.0L 302 V8
1993FordBroncoCustom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1994FordBroncoEddie Bauer, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1995 - 1996FordBroncoEddie Bauer, XL, XLT, XLT Sport5.0L 302 V8
1963 - 1967FordCountry SedanBase4.7L 289 V8
1968 - 1969FordCountry SedanBase5.0L 302 V8
1971 - 1972FordCountry SedanBase5.0L 302 V8
1963 - 1967FordCountry SquireBase4.7L 289 V8
1968 - 1972FordCountry SquireBase5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1989FordCountry SquireBase, LX5.0L 302 V8
1991FordCountry SquireBase, LX5.0L 302 V8
1965 - 1967FordCustomBase4.7L 289 V8
1968 - 1972FordCustomBase5.0L 302 V8
1964 - 1967FordCustom 500Base4.7L 289 V8
1968 - 1972FordCustom 500Base5.0L 302 V8
1969 - 1974FordE-100 EconolineBase, Club Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1975FordE-100 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom, Northland5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1982FordE-100 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L 302 V8
1983FordE-100 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1982FordE-100 Econoline Club WagonBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L 302 V8
1983FordE-100 Econoline Club WagonCustom, XL5.0L 302 V8
1975FordE-150 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom, Northland5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1982FordE-150 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L 302 V8
1983FordE-150 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L 302 V8
1984 - 1986FordE-150 EconolineBase, XL5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1989FordE-150 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L 302 V8
1991FordE-150 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L 302 V8
1992 - 1996FordE-150 EconolineBase, XL5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1982FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L 302 V8
1983FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonCustom, XL5.0L 302 V8
1984 - 1986FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonBase, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1989FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonCustom, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1991FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonCustom, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1992 - 1996FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonChateau, Custom, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1969FordE-200 EconolineBase, Club Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1970FordE-200 EconolineBase, Club Wagon, Custom Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1971 - 1972FordE-200 EconolineBase, Chateau Wagon, Club Wagon, Custom Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1973 - 1974FordE-200 EconolineBase, Club Wagon, Custom Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1975FordE-250 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom, Northland5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1982FordE-250 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L 302 V8
1983FordE-250 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L 302 V8
1984 - 1986FordE-250 EconolineBase, XL5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1989FordE-250 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L 302 V8
1991FordE-250 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1980FordE-250 Econoline Club WagonBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L 302 V8
1969FordE-300 EconolineBase, Club Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1970FordE-300 EconolineBase, Chateau Wagon, Club Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1971 - 1972FordE-300 EconolineBase, Chateau Wagon, Club Wagon, Custom Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1973 - 1974FordE-300 EconolineBase, Chateau Wagon, Club Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1975FordE-350 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom, Northland5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1982FordE-350 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1980FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L 302 V8
1968FordF-100Base4.7L 289 V8
1969 - 1974FordF-100Base5.0L 302 V8
1975FordF-100Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1976FordF-100Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1977FordF-100Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1978FordF-100Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1979FordF-100Base, Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1980 - 1981FordF-100Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1982FordF-100Custom, XL, XLS, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1983FordF-100Base, XL, XLS, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1975FordF-150Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1976FordF-150Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1977FordF-150Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1978FordF-150Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1981FordF-150Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1982FordF-150Custom, XL, XLS, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1983FordF-150Base, Custom, XL, XLS, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1984FordF-150Base, Custom, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1985FordF-150Base, Custom, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1986FordF-150Base, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1989FordF-150Custom, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1991 - 1992FordF-150Custom, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1993 - 1994FordF-150XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1995 - 1996FordF-150Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1968FordF-250Base5.9L 360 V8
1972 - 1974FordF-250Base5.0L 302 V8
1975FordF-250Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.9L 360 V8
1977FordF-250Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1978FordF-250Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1980 - 1981FordF-250Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1982FordF-250Custom, XL, XLS, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1983FordF-250Base, XL, XLS, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1984FordF-250Base, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1985 - 1986FordF-250Base, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1989FordF-250Custom, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1991 - 1992FordF-250Custom, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L 302 V8
1993 - 1994FordF-250Custom, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1995FordF-250Base, Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1972 - 1974FordF-350Base5.0L 302 V8
1975 - 1976FordF-350Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1977FordF-350Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT, XLT5.0L 302 V8
1978FordF-350Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1979FordF-350Base5.0L 302 V8
1980FordF-350Base, Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L 302 V8
1963 - 1965FordFairlane500, Base4.7L 289 V8
1966 - 1967FordFairlane500, 500XL, Base4.7L 289 V8
1968 - 1969FordFairlane500, Base5.0L 302 V8
1970FordFairlane5005.0L 302 V8
1978FordFairmontBase, Futura5.0L 302 V8
1979FordFairmontBase, Elite, Futura, Wagon5.0L 302 V8
1964 - 1965FordFalconBase, Futura, Futura Sprint4.7L 289 V8
1966 - 1967FordFalconBase, Futura4.7L 289 V8
1968FordFalconBase, Futura4.7L 289 V8, 5.0L 302 V8
1969 - 1970FordFalconBase, Futura5.0L 302 V8
1965FordFalcon Sedan DeliveryBase4.7L 289 V8
1963 - 1967FordGalaxieBase4.7L 289 V8
1963 - 1964FordGalaxie 500Base, Sunliner, Victoria, XL4.7L 289 V8
1965 - 1967FordGalaxie 500Base, XL4.7L 289 V8
1968 - 1970FordGalaxie 500Base, XL5.0L 302 V8
1971 - 1972FordGalaxie 500Base5.0L 302 V8
1975 - 1977FordGranadaBase, Ghia5.0L 302 V8
1978 - 1980FordGranadaBase, ESS, Ghia5.0L 302 V8
1972FordGran TorinoBase, Sport, Squire5.0L 302 V8
1973FordGran TorinoBase, Brougham, Sport, Squire5.0L 302 V8
1974FordGran TorinoBase, Brougham, Elite, Sport, Squire5.0L 302 V8
1966 - 1967FordGT40MK III4.7L 289 V8
1968FordGT40Base, MK III4.7L 289 V8
1969FordGT40MK III4.7L 289 V8
1965 - 1967FordLTDBase4.7L 289 V8
1968 - 1969FordLTDBase5.0L 302 V8
1970 - 1972FordLTDBase, Brougham5.0L 302 V8
1977 - 1978FordLTDBase, Landau5.0L 302 V8
1979FordLTDBase, Country Squire, Landau5.0L 302 V8
1980 - 1982FordLTDBase, Country Squire, Crown Victoria, S5.0L 302 V8
1983FordLTDCountry Squire, Crown Victoria5.0L 302 V8
1984FordLTDBase, Brougham, Country Squire, Crown Victoria5.0L 302 V8
1985FordLTDBase, Brougham, Country Squire, Crown Victoria, LX Brougham5.0L 302 V8
1986FordLTDCountry Squire, Country Squire LX, Crown Victoria, Crown Victoria LX5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1989FordLTD Crown VictoriaBase, LX, S5.0L 302 V8
1991FordLTD Crown VictoriaBase, LX, S5.0L 302 V8
1977 - 1978FordLTD IIBase, Brougham, S5.0L 302 V8
1979FordLTD IIBase, Landau, S5.0L 302 V8
1971 - 1974FordMaverickBase5.0L 302 V8
1975 - 1977FordMaverickBase, Grabber5.0L 302 V8
1964FordMustangBase4.7L 289 V8
1965FordMustangBase, Shelby GT-3504.7L 289 V8
1966FordMustangBase, Shelby GT-350, Shelby GT-350H4.7L 289 V8
1967FordMustangBase, Shelby GT-3504.7L 289 V8
1968FordMustangBase, Shelby GT-3504.7L 289 V8, 5.0L 302 V8
1969FordMustangBase, Boss 3025.0L 302 V8
1970 - 1971FordMustangBase, Boss 302, Grande, Mach 15.0L 302 V8
1972 - 1973FordMustangBase, Grande, Mach 15.0L 302 V8
1979FordMustangBase, Ghia5.0L 302 V8
1982FordMustangBase, GL, GLX, GT, L5.0L 302 V8
1983FordMustangBase, GL, GLX, GT5.0L 302 V8
1984FordMustangBase, GT, GT-350 20th Anniversary, L, LX5.0L 302 V8
1985 - 1989FordMustangGT, LX5.0L 302 V8
1991 - 1992FordMustangGT, LX5.0L 302 V8
1993FordMustangGT, LX, SVT Cobra, SVT Cobra R5.0L 302 V8
1994FordMustangGT, SVT Cobra5.0L 302 V8
1995FordMustangGT, GTS, SVT Cobra5.0L 302 V8
1975 - 1978FordMustang IIBase, Ghia, Mach 15.0L 302 V8
1965FordRancheroBase4.7L 289 V8
1966FordRancheroBase, Custom4.7L 289 V8
1967FordRanchero500, 500 XL, Base4.7L 289 V8
1968 - 1969FordRanchero500, Base, GT5.0L 302 V8
1970 - 1971FordRanchero500, Base, GT, Squire5.0L 302 V8
1972 - 1974FordRanchero500, GT, Squire5.0L 302 V8
1977 - 1979FordRanchero500, GT, Squire5.0L 302 V8
1963 - 1967FordRanch WagonBase4.7L 289 V8
1968 - 1969FordRanch WagonBase5.0L 302 V8
1970FordRanch WagonBase, Police Cruiser5.0L 302 V8
1971 - 1972FordRanch WagonBase5.0L 302 V8
1977FordThunderbirdBase5.0L 302 V8
1978FordThunderbirdBase, Diamond Jubilee, Town Landau5.0L 302 V8
1979FordThunderbirdBase, Heritage, Town Landau5.0L 302 V8
1980FordThunderbirdBase, Silver Anniversary, Town Landau5.0L 302 V8
1981FordThunderbirdBase, Heritage, Town Landau5.0L 302 V8
1983FordThunderbirdBase, Heritage, LX, Sport5.0L 302 V8
1984 - 1985FordThunderbirdBase, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport5.0L 302 V8
1986FordThunderbirdBase, Elan, LX, Sport5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1988FordThunderbirdBase, LX, Sport5.0L 302 V8
1991 - 1992FordThunderbirdBase, LX, V85.0L 302 V8
1993FordThunderbirdLX, V85.0L 302 V8
1968FordTorinoBase, GT5.0L 302 V8
1969FordTorinoBase, GT, Squire5.0L 302 V8
1970FordTorinoBase, Brougham, GT, Squire5.0L 302 V8
1971FordTorino500, Base, Brougham, GT, Squire5.0L 302 V8
1972 - 1974FordTorinoBase5.0L 302 V8
1980LincolnContinentalBase5.0L 302 V8
1982LincolnContinentalBase, Givenchy, Signature5.0L 302 V8
1983 - 1985LincolnContinentalBase, Givenchy, Valentino5.0L 302 V8
1986 - 1987LincolnContinentalBase, Givenchy5.0L 302 V8
1980 - 1981LincolnMark VIBase5.0L 302 V8
1982LincolnMark VIBase, Bill Blass, Givenchy, Pucci, Signature5.0L 302 V8
1983LincolnMark VIBase, Bill Blass, Pucci, Signature5.0L 302 V8
1984 - 1985LincolnMark VIIBase, Bill Blass, LSC, Versace5.0L 302 V8
1986 - 1987LincolnMark VIIBase, Bill Blass, LSC5.0L 302 V8
1988 - 1992LincolnMark VIIBill Blass, LSC5.0L 302 V8
1981LincolnTown CarBase5.0L 302 V8
1982 - 1988LincolnTown CarBase, Cartier, Signature5.0L 302 V8
1989LincolnTown CarBase, Cartier, Signature, Signature SE5.0L 302 V8
1990LincolnTown CarBase, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Signature, Touring Edition5.0L 302 V8
1977 - 1980LincolnVersaillesBase5.0L 302 V8
1964 - 1967MercuryCalienteBase4.7L 289 V8
1979MercuryCapriBase, Ghia5.0L 302 V8
1982 - 1985MercuryCapriRS5.0L 302 V8
1986MercuryCapri5.05.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1991MercuryColony ParkGS, LS5.0L 302 V8
1964 - 1965MercuryComet202, 404, Base4.7L 289 V8
1966 - 1967MercuryCometBase4.7L 289 V8
1968MercuryCometBase5.0L 302 V8
1969MercuryCometBase5.0L 302 V8, 6.4L 390 V8
1971 - 1977MercuryCometBase5.0L 302 V8
1967MercuryCommuterBase4.7L 289 V8
1967MercuryCougarBase, XR-74.7L 289 V8
1968MercuryCougarBase, XR-74.7L 289 V8, 5.0L 302 V8
1969MercuryCougarBase, Boss 302, XR-75.0L 302 V8
1970MercuryCougarBoss 3025.0L 302 V8
1977MercuryCougarBase, Brougham, XR-75.0L 302 V8
1978 - 1979MercuryCougarBase, XR-75.0L 302 V8
1980 - 1981MercuryCougarXR-75.0L 302 V8
1983 - 1986MercuryCougarBase, LS5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1988MercuryCougarLS, XR-75.0L 302 V8
1991 - 1992MercuryCougarLS, XR-75.0L 302 V8
1993MercuryCougarXR-75.0L 302 V8
1964 - 1967MercuryCycloneBase4.7L 289 V8
1968MercuryCycloneBase5.0L 302 V8
1969MercuryCycloneBase, CJ, Spoiler5.0L 302 V8
1970MercuryCycloneBase, GT, Spoiler5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1982MercuryGrand MarquisBase, Colony Park5.0L 302 V8
1983 - 1986MercuryGrand MarquisBase, Colony Park, LS5.0L 302 V8
1987 - 1991MercuryGrand MarquisGS, LS5.0L 302 V8
1979 - 1982MercuryMarquisBase, Brougham5.0L 302 V8
1975MercuryMonarchBase, Ghia5.0L 302 V8
1976MercuryMonarchBase, Ghia, Grand Ghia5.0L 302 V8
1977MercuryMonarchBase, Ghia5.0L 302 V8
1978 - 1980MercuryMonarchBase5.0L 302 V8
1968 - 1969MercuryMontegoBase, MX5.0L 302 V8
1970 - 1971MercuryMontegoBase, MX, MX Brougham, Villager5.0L 302 V8
1972 - 1973MercuryMontegoBase, GT, MX, MX Brougham, Villager5.0L 302 V8
1974MercuryMontegoBase, MX, MX Brougham, Villager5.0L 302 V8
1964 - 1967MercuryVillagerBase4.7L 289 V8
1966 - 1967MercuryVoyagerBase4.7L 289 V8
1978 - 1979MercuryZephyrBase, Z75.0L 302 V8

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