{"product_id":"msd-8573-flathead-ford-ready-to-run-distributor-for-49-53","title":"MSD 8573 Flathead Ford Ready-to-Run Distributor for '49-'53","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\nThese 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\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e Specifications: \u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" class=\"descr-table\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_DES\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFlathead Ford Ready-to-Run Distributor for '49-'53\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_MKT\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eThese 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\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_MKT\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003ewhich is guided by a sealed ball bearing for accurate timing signals throughout the entire rpm range.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_MKT\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_MKT\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eThe 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\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_EXT\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eThe 8-BA Flathead Distributor is supplied with a special die to help set up the hold down clamp.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDesigned for 1949-1953 8-BA Ford Flathead engines\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eNo CARB Exemption Order Number\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDoes not require an MSD Ignition Control\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAccepts Cap-A-Dapts\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eSupplied with an HEI style distributor cap, rotor, gear, roll pin and setup spacer\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAdvance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eMechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAdvance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003ePolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eMaintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eVacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003ePowerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eSimple and clean installation with only three wires to connect\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_FAB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eIncludes built-in Rev Limiter!\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDescription_INV\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDist. 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