MSD Flathead Ford Ready-to-Run Distributor for '49-'53
Part # 8573SKU MSD8573
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| Brand | MSD |
|---|---|
| Part type | Distributor |
| Brand | MSD |
| Category | Ignition |
| Color | Red |
| Distributor Cap Included | Yes |
| Distributor Type | Ready To Run |
| Emission Code | 3 |
| Engine | Ford Flathead |
| Gear | Cast Iron |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Ignition Box Required | No |
| Ignition Coil Included | No |
| Ignition Rotor Included | Yes |
| part type | Distributor |
| Product Type | Distributor |
| Sub Category | Distributor and Magneto |
| Warranty | Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty |
| UPC / GTIN | 00085132085736 |
| Warranty | Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty |
- 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
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.
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| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Ford | Club | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1950 - 1953 | Ford | Country Sedan | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1950 - 1953 | Ford | Country Squire | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1952 - 1953 | Ford | Courier Sedan Delivery | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1950 - 1953 | Ford | Crestline | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1949 - 1952 | Ford | Custom | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1952 - 1953 | Ford | Customline | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1949 - 1951 | Ford | Deluxe | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1953 | Ford | F-100 | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1953 | Ford | F-250 | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1953 | Ford | F-350 | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1949 - 1952 | Ford | F4 | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1952 - 1953 | Ford | Mainline | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1950 - 1953 | Ford | Ranch Wagon | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1952 - 1953 | Ford | Sunliner | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |
| 1951 - 1953 | Ford | Victoria | Base | 3.9L 239 V8 |