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MSD Ford Y-Block Ready-to-Run Distributor

Mfg Part #
8383
NP#
MSD8383
Brand
MSD

Fits 1962 to 1965 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, and 2 more makes. See every vehicle

  • 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!
$1,440.99 CAD Free shipping in Canada, ships Thursday, October 1
Free shipping in Canada, ships Thursday, October 1Free 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
1962ChevroletK20 PickupBase4.6L 283 V8
1964 - 1965ChevroletK20 PickupBase4.6L 283 V8
1955 - 1957FordClubBase4.4L 272 V8
1958 - 1959FordClubBase4.8L 292 V8
1955 - 1957FordCountry SedanBase4.4L 272 V8
1958 - 1962FordCountry SedanBase4.8L 292 V8
1955 - 1957FordCountry SquireBase4.4L 272 V8
1958 - 1962FordCountry SquireBase4.8L 292 V8
1956FordCourier Sedan DeliveryBase4.4L 272 V8
1957FordCourier Sedan DeliveryBase4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1958FordCourier Sedan DeliveryBase4.8L 292 V8
1957FordCustomBase4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1957FordCustom 300Base4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1958 - 1960FordCustom 300Base4.8L 292 V8
1955 - 1956FordCustomlineBase4.4L 272 V8
1957FordDel Rio WagonBase4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8, 5.1L 312 V8
1958FordDel Rio WagonBase4.8L 292 V8
1956FordF-100Base4.4L 272 V8
1957FordF-100Base4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1958 - 1964FordF-100Base4.8L 292 V8
1960 - 1964FordF-250Base4.8L 292 V8
1960 - 1964FordF-350Base4.8L 292 V8
1955FordFairlaneBase4.4L 272 V8
1956FordFairlaneBase4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1957FordFairlane500, Base4.4L 272 V8, 4.5L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8, 5.1L 312 V8
1958 - 1961FordFairlane500, Base4.8L 292 V8
1959FordGalaxieBase4.8L 292 V8
1960FordGalaxieBase, Special4.8L 292 V8
1961FordGalaxieBase, Club Victoria, Starliner, Sunliner, Town Victoria4.8L 292 V8
1962FordGalaxieBase4.8L 292 V8
1962FordGalaxie 500Sunliner, Victoria4.8L 292 V8
1955FordMainlineBase4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1956FordMainlineBase4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8, 5.1L 312 V8
1956FordPark Lane WagonBase4.4L 272 V8
1957FordRancheroBase, Custom4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1958FordRancheroBase, Custom4.8L 292 V8
1959FordRancheroBase4.8L 292 V8
1955FordRanch WagonBase4.4L 272 V8
1956 - 1957FordRanch WagonBase4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1958 - 1962FordRanch WagonBase4.8L 292 V8
1955 - 1957FordSkylinerBase4.4L 272 V8
1958 - 1959FordSkylinerBase4.8L 292 V8
1960FordStarlinerBase4.8L 292 V8
1955 - 1957FordSunlinerBase4.4L 272 V8
1958 - 1960FordSunlinerBase4.8L 292 V8
1955FordThunderbirdBase4.8L 292 V8
1956 - 1957FordThunderbirdBase4.8L 292 V8, 5.1L 312 V8
1958FordThunderbirdBase4.8L 292 V8
1955 - 1957FordVictoriaBase4.4L 272 V8
1958 - 1960FordVictoriaBase4.8L 292 V8
1960MercuryColony ParkBase5.1L 312 V8
1961 - 1962MercuryColony ParkBase4.8L 292 V8
1960MercuryCommuterBase5.1L 312 V8
1961MercuryCommuterBase4.8L 292 V8
1960MercuryCountry CruiserBase5.1L 312 V8
1961MercuryMeteorBase4.8L 292 V8
1960MercuryMontclairBase5.1L 312 V8
1960MercuryMontereyBase5.1L 312 V8
1961MercuryMontereyBase4.8L 292 V8
1962MercuryMontereyBase, Custom4.8L 292 V8

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