Product Summary
239, 256, 272, 292, 312, HEI / Male Cap Type, Natural
- Offers a simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
- Features a CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- The powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
- Has a easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- A maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
Details
Speedway Motors is excited to offer the MSD Ready-to-Run Distributors for this classic Ford Y-Block engine! These Ford Y-Block distributors are the answer to weak breaker points or rebuilt aftermarket models due to the reliable, maintenance-free magnetic pick-up. Plus, Ready-to-Run distributors do not require an MSD ignition control box, so all you need to do is connect three wires!
- Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
- 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
- Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from Chromoly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
- Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
- Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
- Hex Drive
Application
- Fits 239, 272, 292, and 312 Ford engines.
- May hit firewall seam on 1957-59 full size cars.
Charts
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Installation Instructions (PDF)
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MSD Ford Y-Block Distributor Installation Instructions 547-8383 (PDF)
KEY SPECS |
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MFG. Part # | 8383 |
Brand | MSD |
Cap Type | HEI / Male |
Advance Type | Mechanical and Vacuum |
GENERAL |
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External Ignition Box Required | No |
Cap Terminal Style | HEI / Male |
Trigger Style | Magnetic |
Hall Effect | No |
Sync Signal | No |
Trigger Sensors | Single |
Gear Material | Iron |
Gear Rotation | Standard |
Ignition Box Required | No |
Mechanical Tach Drive | No |
Slip Collar | No |
Housing Material | Billet Aluminum |
Housing Finish | Natural |
Rotor Rotation | Clockwise |
Marine Use | No |
Sold in Quantity | Each |
GTIN Code | 085132083831 |