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Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributor AMC 290-401
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MSD IGNITIONPART NUMBER: 121-8523

Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributor AMC 290-401

$65495$727.95You Save$73.00
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AMC
    Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributor
  • AMC 290-401
  • CARB E.O. #D-40-39
  • Red

    This Ready-To-Run AMC distributor also has a vacuum advance canister.

    Features:
  • 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)
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Includes Built-in Rev Limiter
  • 50-State legal
  • CARB E.O Number D-40-39

    REV Limiter VerificationMSD Ready-to-Run Distributors

  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
Part TypeDistributor
BrandMSD IGNITION
Package Height6.9
Package Width6.9
Package Length17.8
Weight5.35 PG
Part CategoryPerformance Parts
Carb Eo NumberD-40-39 (pdf)
Marine UseNo
Housing FinishNatural
Housing Materialbillet aluminum
Ignition Box RequiredNo
QuantitySold individually
Distributor TypeSingle Point
Engine Make/SizeAMC 290-401
Computer-Controlled CompatibleNo
Trigger StyleMagnetic
Distributor Gear RotationStandard
Cap StyleMale/HEI
Part FitmentSemi Universal
Slip CollarNo
Mechanical Tach DriveNo
Gear MaterialIron
Advance TypeVacuum and Mechanical
Vendor Part Number8523
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
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