Features/Benefits

• MSD Engineers Fit All Of Their High Performance Distributor Experience Into A Special Compact Housing Designed To Be Less Obtrusive For Ford Engines. The Diameter Of The Special Cap And Housing Are 5/8" Smaller Than Stock Ford Distributors Providing Extra Room In Front Of The Engine. The New MSD Cap Features Spark Plug Style Terminals And Is Firmly Screwed Down To The Housing.
• The Distributor Relies On MSD's Race Proven Magnetic Pickup And Precision Reluctor To Deliver Accurate Trigger Signals To The MSD Ignition Throughout High RPM. The Reluctor Assembly Is Turned By A Hardened Steel Shaft Which Rides In A Sealed Ball Bearing For High RPM Stability And Endurance.
• 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.
• Small Diameter Distributor For 351W, Includes Iron Gear. Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition.

• Engineered to Meet or Exceed OEM Specifications
• MADE IN AMERICA

• OEM Part Number: 8578
• Associated Years: 1975-1997
• Notes: MSD Spark Plug Wires Are Recommended When Using An MSD Distributor (Sold Separately).
• Item Quantity Size: 1 EA
• Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH): 7in x 7in x 18in
• Weight: 4.5 pounds

• CARB Exempt (Executive Order #D-40-39)
• Tariff Code: 8511906040

• Keywords: Distributor, Engine Parts, Ignition