Small diameter distributor for 351W, includes iron gear and vacuum advance. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.
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.
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.
- Billet housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- 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
- Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- CARB E.O. Approved
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Application Summary:
| Year | Make/Model |
|---|---|
| 1978-1979 | Ford Bronco |
| 1981-1989 | Ford Bronco |
| 1991-1996 | Ford Bronco |
| 1969-1974 | Ford Country Sedan |
| 1969-1977 | Ford Custom 500 |
| 1975-1983 | Ford E-100 Econoline |
| 1975-1983 | Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon |
| 1975-1989 | Ford E-150 Econoline |
| 1991-1996 | Ford E-150 Econoline |
| 1975-1989 | Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon |
| 1991-1996 | Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon |
| 1975-1989 | Ford E-250 Econoline |
| 1991-1996 | Ford E-250 Econoline |
| 1975-1989 | Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon |
| 1991 | Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon |
| 1975-1989 | Ford E-350 Econoline |
| 1991-1996 | Ford E-350 Econoline |
| 1977-1989 | Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon |
| 1991-1996 | Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon |
| 1975-1976 | Ford Elite |
| 1977-1979 | Ford F-100 |
| 1981 | Ford F-100 |
| 1977-1979 | Ford F-150 |
| 1981-1989 | Ford F-150 |
| 1991-1996 | Ford F-150 |
| 1977-1979 | Ford F-250 |
| 1981-1989 | Ford F-250 |
| 1991-1997 | Ford F-250 |
| 1997 | Ford F-250 HD |
| 1977-1979 | Ford F-350 |
| 1981-1989 | Ford F-350 |
| 1991-1997 | Ford F-350 |
| 1969-1970 | Ford Fairlane |
| 1969-1974 | Ford Galaxie 500 |
| 1972-1976 | Ford Gran Torino |
| 1975-1977 | Ford Granada |
| 1969-1986 | Ford LTD |
| 1987-1989 | Ford LTD Crown Victoria |
| 1991 | Ford LTD Crown Victoria |
| 1977-1979 | Ford LTD II |
| 1969-1973 | Ford Mustang |
| 1995 | Ford Mustang |
| 1969-1974 | Ford Ranch Wagon |
| 1969-1979 | Ford Ranchero |
| 1977-1979 | Ford Thunderbird |
| 1969-1976 | Ford Torino |
| 1980 | Lincoln Continental |
| 1980 | Lincoln Mark VI |
| 1961-1962 | Mercury Colony Park |
| 1971-1973 | Mercury Colony Park |
| 1969 | Mercury Comet |
| 1961 | Mercury Commuter |
| 1969-1979 | Mercury Cougar |
| 1969-1971 | Mercury Cyclone |
| 1978-1979 | Mercury Grand Marquis |
| 1971-1973 | Mercury Marquis |
| 1978-1979 | Mercury Marquis |
| 1961 | Mercury Meteor |
| 1975-1977 | Mercury Monarch |
| 1969-1976 | Mercury Montego |
| 1961-1962 | Mercury Monterey |
| 1971-1973 | Mercury Monterey |
| Attributes | |
| ASIN | B000COWA70 |
| Brand | MSD, MSD |
| C.A.R.B. EO # | D-40-39 |
| California Proposition 65 | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
| Category | Ignition, Ignition |
| Color | Red, Red |
| Country of Origin (Primary) | US |
| Distributor Cap Included | Yes |
| Distributor Type | HEI/Breakerless, Magnetic Pickup |
| Emission Code | 1, 1, Legal US |
| Engine | Ford 351W, Ford 351W |
| Engine Make/Size | Ford 351W |
| GTIN | 00085132084784 |
| Gear | Cast Iron, Cast Iron |
| Gear Material | Cast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated, Cast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Harmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B) | 8511300040 |
| Hazardous Material Code | N |
| Ignition Box Required | Yes |
| Ignition Coil Included | No |
| Ignition Rotor Included | Yes |
| Life Cycle Status Code | Available to Order |
| NAFTA Preference Criterion Code | B |
| Product Type | Distributor, Distributor |
| SDR Required Flag | N |
| Series | Pro Billet Distributors |
| Sub Category | Distributor and Magneto, Distributor and Magneto |
| Subcategory | Distributors |
| Warning | California Proposition 65, California Proposition 65 |
| Warranty | Limited 1 Year Warranty, Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty |
| Warranty Time | 12 |
| part type | Distributor, Distributor |
MSD Performance 8478 Ford 351W Street Pro-Billet
Product Information
- Brand: MSD Performance
- Product Number: 8478