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Genuine MSD part.
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 for 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.
MSD performance ignition distributor, part number 8578, supplied new.
Key Features
Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
Billet housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock for Ford distributors
Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Fitment
Fits Ford 351 Windsor V8
This part is built for the engine families named above rather than for one body style. Check your engine against that list before ordering.
Specifications
Brand: MSD
Manufacturer Part Number: 8578
Item Type: Electrical
CARB Executive Order Number: D-40-39
Color: Red
Distributor Type: Magnetic Pickup
Gear Material: Cast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated
Grade Type: Performance
Product Type: Distributor
Sub Category: Distributor and Magneto
Country of Manufacture: United States
Condition: New
Shipping Weight: 4.8 lb
Images are for illustrative purposes. The product you receive may differ in finish or packaging from the photograph.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
