Flathead Ford Ready-To-Run Distributor For '49-'53 The 8-Ba Flathead Distributor Is Supplied With A Special Die To Help Set Up The Hold Down Clamp MSD Ignition

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MSD Ignition

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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.

  • which is guided by a sealed ball bearing for accurate timing signals throughout the entire rpm range.
  • The best thing about this distributor is that it features an ignition module that is built into the billet aluminum housing. This distributor drops in the engine and connects with only three wires
  • These distributors are built around a CNC-machined billet aluminum housing and features a maintenace-free magnetic pickup so there are no points to worry about. A precision reluctor is mounted to a QPQ-coated steel shaft
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Designed for 1949-1953 8-BA Ford Flathead engines
  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • Includes built-in Rev Limiter!
  • 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
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap, rotor, gear, roll pin and setup spacer
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Accepts Cap-A-Dapts

Details:

  • Distributor Cap Included: Yes
  • Distributor Type: Ready To Run
  • Emission Code: 3
  • Engine: Ford Flathead
  • Gear: Cast Iron
  • Ignition Box Required: No
  • Ignition Coil Included: No
  • Ignition Rotor Included: Yes
  • Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
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Vehicle Fitment

Year Make Model Trim
1949–1951 Ford Deluxe
1949–1952 Ford Custom
1949–1952 Ford F4
1950–1953 Ford Ranch Wagon
1950–1953 Ford Country Sedan
1950–1953 Ford Crestline
1950–1953 Ford Country Squire
1951–1953 Ford Victoria
1952–1953 Ford Mainline
1952–1953 Ford Customline
1952–1953 Ford Sunliner
1952–1953 Ford Courier Sedan Delivery
1953 Ford F-250
1953 Ford F-100
1953 Ford F-350
1953 Ford Club