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MSD Y-Block Ready-to-Run Distributor for Ford, Mercury and Chevrolet

Part # 8383

  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm• Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • Now includes build-in rev limiter!

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.

Specifications

ColorRed
Distributor Cap IncludedYes
Distributor TypeReady To Run
EngineFord Y-Block
GearCast Iron
Gear MaterialSteel Melonized QPQ Coated
Grade TypePerformance
Ignition Box RequiredNo
Ignition Coil IncludedNo
Ignition Rotor IncludedYes
UPC / GTIN00085132083831
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Fits these vehicles

YearMakeModelSubmodelEngineNote
1962ChevroletK20 PickupBase4.6L V8Ready to Run
1964 - 1965ChevroletK20 PickupBase4.6L V8Ready to Run
1955 - 1957FordClubBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1959FordClubBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1955 - 1957FordCountry SedanBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1962FordCountry SedanBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1955 - 1957FordCountry SquireBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1962FordCountry SquireBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1956FordCourier Sedan DeliveryBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1957FordCourier Sedan DeliveryBase4.4L V8, 4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958FordCourier Sedan DeliveryBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1957FordCustomBase4.4L V8, 4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1957FordCustom 300Base4.4L V8, 4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1959FordCustom 300Base4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960FordCustom 300Base4.8L V8Ready to Run
1955 - 1956FordCustomlineBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1957FordDel Rio WagonBase4.4L V8, 4.8L V8, 5.1L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958FordDel Rio WagonBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1956FordF-100Base4.4L V8Ready to Run
1957FordF-100Base4.4L V8, 4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1964FordF-100Base4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960 - 1964FordF-250Base4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960 - 1964FordF-350Base4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1955FordFairlaneBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1956FordFairlaneBase4.4L V8, 4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1957FordFairlane500, Base4.4L V8, 4.5L V8, 4.8L V8, 5.1L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1961FordFairlane500, Base4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1959FordGalaxieBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960FordGalaxieBase, Special4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1961FordGalaxieBase, Club Victoria, Starliner, Sunliner, Town Victoria4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1962FordGalaxieBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1962FordGalaxie 500Sunliner, Victoria4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1955FordMainlineBase4.4L V8, 4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1956FordMainlineBase4.4L V8, 4.8L V8, 5.1L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1956FordPark Lane WagonBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1957FordRancheroBase, Custom4.4L V8, 4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958FordRancheroBase, Custom4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1959FordRancheroBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1955FordRanch WagonBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1956 - 1957FordRanch WagonBase4.4L V8, 4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1962FordRanch WagonBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1955 - 1957FordSkylinerBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1959FordSkylinerBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960FordStarlinerBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1955 - 1957FordSunlinerBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1960FordSunlinerBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1955FordThunderbirdBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1956 - 1957FordThunderbirdBase4.8L V8, 5.1L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958FordThunderbirdBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1955 - 1957FordVictoriaBase4.4L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1958 - 1960FordVictoriaBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960MercuryColony ParkBase5.1L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1961 - 1962MercuryColony ParkBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960MercuryCommuterBase5.1L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1961MercuryCommuterBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960MercuryCountry CruiserBase5.1L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1961MercuryMeteorBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960MercuryMontclairBase5.1L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1960MercuryMontereyBase5.1L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1961MercuryMontereyBase4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run
1962MercuryMontereyBase, Custom4.8L V8Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; Ready to Run