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MSD Flathead Ready-to-Run Distributor for Ford

Mfg Part #
8573
NP#
MSD8573
Brand
MSD
Fitment Note
Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;; Ready to Run

Fits 1949 to 1953 Ford Club, Country Sedan, Country Squire and 13 more models. See every vehicle

  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Designed for 1949-1953 8-BA Ford Flathead engines
  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • Includes built-in Rev Limiter!
  • 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
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap, rotor, gear, roll pin and setup spacer
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Accepts Cap-A-Dapts
$1,440.99 CAD Free shipping in Canada, ships Wednesday, October 28
Free shipping in Canada, ships Wednesday, October 28Free shipping in Canada
Availability: This item is available at a partner warehouse.

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Description

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.

Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Fits these vehicles

YearMakeModelSubmodelEngine
1953FordClubBase3.9L 239 V8
1950 - 1953FordCountry SedanBase3.9L 239 V8
1950 - 1953FordCountry SquireBase3.9L 239 V8
1952 - 1953FordCourier Sedan DeliveryBase3.9L 239 V8
1950 - 1953FordCrestlineBase3.9L 239 V8
1949 - 1952FordCustomBase3.9L 239 V8
1952 - 1953FordCustomlineBase3.9L 239 V8
1949 - 1951FordDeluxeBase3.9L 239 V8
1953FordF-100Base3.9L 239 V8
1953FordF-250Base3.9L 239 V8
1953FordF-350Base3.9L 239 V8
1949 - 1952FordF4Base3.9L 239 V8
1952 - 1953FordMainlineBase3.9L 239 V8
1950 - 1953FordRanch WagonBase3.9L 239 V8
1952 - 1953FordSunlinerBase3.9L 239 V8
1951 - 1953FordVictoriaBase3.9L 239 V8

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