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MSD 2.3L Billet Distributor for Ford and Mercury

Part # 8473

  • Supplied springs and stop bushings to create a variety of timing curves
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with a cap with HEI style terminals and rotor
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance is mounted on top of the shaft

Description

tolerances than any conventional cast distributor. Plus you get an adjustable

Specifications

ColorGray
Distributor Cap IncludedYes
Distributor TypeMagnetic Pickup
EngineFord 2.3
GearCast Iron
Gear MaterialCast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated
Grade TypePerformance
Ignition Box RequiredYes
Ignition Coil IncludedNo
Ignition Rotor IncludedYes
UPC / GTIN00085132084739
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Fits these vehicles

YearMakeModelSubmodelEngineNote
1977 - 1978FordCourierBase2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1979 - 1982FordCourierBase, XLT2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1978 - 1980FordFairmontBase, Futura2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1981FordFairmontBase, Futura, S2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1982FordFairmontBase, Futura2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1983FordFairmontFutura, S2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1981 - 1982FordGranadaGL, GLX, L2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1983 - 1986FordLTDBase, Brougham2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1979 - 1981FordMustangBase, Ghia2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1982FordMustangBase, GL, GLX, Ghia, L2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1983FordMustangGL, GLX, L, Turbo GT2.3L I4, 3.8L V6Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1984FordMustangGT, GT-350 20th Anniversary, L, LX, SVO2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1985 - 1986FordMustangLX, SVO2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1974FordMustang II2+2, Base, Ghia, Mach 12.3L I4Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Steel Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1975 - 1978FordMustang IIBase, Ghia2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1974FordPintoBase2.3L I4Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Steel Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1975FordPintoBase2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1976 - 1980FordPintoBase, Pony, Squire2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1983FordRangerBase, XL, XLS, XLT2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1984FordRangerS, XL, XLS, XLT2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1984FordTempoBase, GL, GLX, LX2.3L I4Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1983FordThunderbirdTurbo2.3L I4Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Steel Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1975MercuryBobcatBase2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1976MercuryBobcatMPG Runabout, Runabout, S Runabout, Villager2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1977 - 1979MercuryBobcatBase, Runabout, Villager2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1975 - 1977MercuryCapriBase2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1979 - 1980MercuryCapriBase, Ghia2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1981MercuryCapriBase, GS2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1982MercuryCapriBase, Black Magic, GS, L2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1983MercuryCapriBase, Black Magic, Crimson Cat, GS, L2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1984MercuryCapriGS, RS Turbo2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1985MercuryCapriGS2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1981MercuryCougarBase2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1983 - 1984MercuryMarquisBase, Brougham2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1984MercuryTopazBase, GS, LS2.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only
1978 - 1979MercuryZephyrBase, Z72.3L I4Non Computer Controlled Only