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MSD Distributor

MSD Distributor

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Specifications

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Product type
Distributor
Category
Distributors
Item condition
New
Shipping weight
6.4 lb
Barcode
085132085194

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AMC V8 Distributor

Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.

There is a big following of AMC enthusiasts that are cruising a 401 equipped Javelin or trail blazing in a rock crawling Jeep with an inline 6-cylinder! MSD offers a Pro-Billet Distributor to deliver accurate trigger signals and are maintenance-free! Under the brass terminal cap of each distributor is MSD's race proven magnetic pickup. This pickup never requires adjustment and simply plugs right into an MSD Ignition Control. Just above it and under our strong race rotor is an adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The chromoly weights of this assembly slide on nylon bushings producing smooth movement of the timing. You can easily adjust the curve to match your engine's requirements with the supplied springs and stop bushings. Each precision CNC-machined billet aluminum housing features a sealed ball-bearing and long sintered bushing for stability at any rpm and increased endurance. An oversized steel shaft receives a QPQ coating to reduce friction and prevent corrosion. Both distributors are supplied with a high quality cap, rotor and gear. There is even a vacuum advance canister for street cruising economy!

Features:

  • Designed for street/performance use with a mechanical and vacuum advance
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • CARB E.O. Approved


Vehicle Fitments:

Year Make Model Submodel
1967 American Motors Ambassador 990
1967 - 1970 American Motors Ambassador Base
1971 - 1974 American Motors Ambassador Brougham
1967 - 1971 American Motors Ambassador DPL
1968 - 1972 American Motors Ambassador SST
1968 - 1979 American Motors AMX Base
1978 - 1979 American Motors Concord Base
1979 American Motors Concord DL, Limited
1972 - 1976 American Motors Gremlin Base
1976 American Motors Gremlin Custom
1977 American Motors Hornet AMX
1970 - 1977 American Motors Hornet Base
1971 American Motors Hornet SC/360
1971 - 1977 American Motors Hornet Sportabout
1970 - 1972 American Motors Hornet SST
1967 American Motors Marlin Base
1971 - 1978 American Motors Matador Base
1974 American Motors Matador Brougham, X
1978 American Motors Pacer Base
1979 American Motors Pacer Limited, DL
1969 American Motors Rebel SST, Base
1979 American Motors Spirit Base
1974 - 1983 Jeep Cherokee Base
1981 - 1983 Jeep Cherokee Chief
1981 Jeep Cherokee Laredo
1983 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer
1974 - 1980 Jeep Cherokee S
1978 - 1980 Jeep Cherokee Wide Track
1975 - 1982 Jeep Cherokee Wide Track Chief
1979 - 1980 Jeep Cherokee Wide Track Golden Eagle
1980 - 1983 Jeep Cherokee Wide Track Laredo
1980 Jeep Cherokee Wide Track Limited
1972 - 1981 Jeep CJ5 Base
1977 - 1980 Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle
1980 - 1981 Jeep CJ5 Laredo
1975 - 1981 Jeep CJ5 Renegade
1972 - 1975 Jeep CJ6 Base
1976 - 1981 Jeep CJ7 Base, Renegade
1977 - 1979 Jeep CJ7 Golden Eagle
1980 Jeep CJ7 Golden Hawk
1980 - 1981 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1974 Jeep DJ5 Base
1984 - 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Base
1984 - 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limited
1972 - 1973 Jeep J-2500 Base
1972 - 1973 Jeep J-2600 Base
1974 - 1988 Jeep J10 Base
1982 - 1984 Jeep J10 Laredo
1974 - 1988 Jeep J20 Base
1972 - 1973 Jeep Jeepster Base, Commando
1983 Jeep Wagoneer Alpina
1972 - 1983 Jeep Wagoneer Base
1982 - 1983 Jeep Wagoneer Brougham
1973 - 1976 Jeep Wagoneer Custom
1979 - 1983 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
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