MSD 8578 Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor
by MSD
SKU ds_BCCX_8578
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Description
MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 inch smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSD's race proven magnetic pick-up and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.
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| Description_ASC | Holley Performance Emission Code 1: This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles; in all 50 states; when used in accordance with the manufacturers application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number. The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles: 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles/1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles/1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle |
| Description_ASC | The Pro-Billet Standard distributor has a 2 pin magnetic pick up and requires a MSD ignition control. The Ready To Run distributor has a 3 pin connector and does not require an external ignition box. The Ready to Run model has an ignition module built in. |
| Description_DES | Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor |
| Description_EXT | Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear; Red; |
| Description_FAB | Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel |
| Description_FAB | Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate |
| Description_FAB | Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors |
| Description_FAB | Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range |
| Description_FAB | Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor |
| Description_FAB | Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems |
| Description_FAB | Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control |
| Description_FAB | Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights |
| Description_FAB | QPQ coated for friction reduction |
| Description_FAB | QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings |
| Description_FAB | Supplied w/small dia. cap w/HEI style terminals; race and rotor |
| Description_FAB | Will accept PN[8441] Cap-A-Dapt |
| Description_INV | Dist.; Ford 351W; Pro Billet; Small Cap |
| Description_LAB | Proposition 65 |
| Description_MKT | MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 inch smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSD's race proven magnetic pick-up and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance. |
| Description_SHO | Distributor |
| Distributor Type | Magneto |
| Engine Make/Size | Ford 351W |
| height | 6.8 |
| length | 17.6 |
| LTL | N |
| WARNING CA Proposition 65 | Yes |
| WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
| weight | 4.05 |
| width | 7.0 |
