MSD Ignition Pro Billet Ready-To-Run Distributor 1949-1953 Ford 8-BA Flathead
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Specifications:
MSD Billet and Pro-Billet Distributors share the same features except for the base. Billet models have Dupont Rynite glass-reinforced bases; MSD Ignition Pro-Billet models have aluminum bases. With CNC-machined billet aluminum housings, these distributors are built with maintenance-free magnetic pickups that are guided by a sealed ball bearing located at the top of the housing. At the bottom, an extra-long sintered bushing controls the shaft. This combination spins smoothly and delivers consistent sparks even in a 10,000 RPM racing environment. MSD's adjustable mechanical advance assembly allows accurate vehicle-specific modifications and includes three sets of advance springs with four stop bushings to set up to 24 curves. Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributors are ideal upgrades for outdated and/or bulky systems, and they couldn't be simpler: drop one in, connect three wires, and fire up the engine.MSD has the Best Distributor for Your Vehicle
Compatibility: Except for Ready-to-Run and OE models, MSD distributors require an MSD ignition control.
Does MSD Ignition 8573 fit your vehicle?
1953 FORD F-250
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: -
1952 FORD CUSTOMLINE
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; This part is legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles and Racing Use Only Vehicles~ The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles: 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles; 1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles; 1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle~ WARNING: It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle~ The following vehicles are considered Uncontrolled [Non-Emissions Controlled] Vehicles: 1965 and older U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles; 1967 and older U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles; 1967 and older Foreign manufactured vehicle~ The following vehicles are considered Racing Us
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: B
1952 FORD RANCH WAGON
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Legal On Non-Emissions Controlled Vehicles Or For Race Use
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: B
1951 FORD DELUXE
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; This part is legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles and Racing Use Only Vehicles~ The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles: 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles; 1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles; 1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle~ WARNING: It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle~ The following vehicles are considered Uncontrolled [Non-Emissions Controlled] Vehicles: 1965 and older U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles; 1967 and older U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles; 1967 and older Foreign manufactured vehicle~ The following vehicles are considered Racing Us
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: B
1953 FORD CLUB
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Legal On Non-Emissions Controlled Vehicles Or For Race Use
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: B
1951 FORD COUNTRY SEDAN
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Legal On Non-Emissions Controlled Vehicles Or For Race Use
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: B
1949 FORD F1
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Legal On Non-Emissions Controlled Vehicles Or For Race Use
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: -
1951 FORD CRESTLINE
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: B
1952 FORD COURIER SEDAN DELIVERY
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Legal On Non-Emissions Controlled Vehicles Or For Race Use
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: -
1951 FORD VICTORIA
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Legal On Non-Emissions Controlled Vehicles Or For Race Use
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: B
1949 FORD F3
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Legal On Non-Emissions Controlled Vehicles Or For Race Use
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: -
1952 FORD MAINLINE
- Liter: 3.9
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles; This part is legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles and Racing Use Only Vehicles~ The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles: 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles; 1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles; 1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle~ WARNING: It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle~ The following vehicles are considered Uncontrolled [Non-Emissions Controlled] Vehicles: 1965 and older U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles; 1967 and older U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles; 1967 and older Foreign manufactured vehicle~ The following vehicles are considered Racing Us
- CUI: 239
- Engine Type: V8 ( 3.9L / 239 )
- Engine Vin: B
will this distributor for a 53 ford FH v8 work with a 6 Volt positive ground system?
Motor Vehicles
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Electrical Cords
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