#5478473

MSD 8473 2.3 Ford Billet Distributor

Name: MSD 8473 2.3 Ford Billet Distributor
Brand: MSD
SKU: 5478473
Price: 649.95 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

4 Reviews

3 Questions

Has a CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Special nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
Features an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance is mounted on top of the shaft

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Product Summary

External Ignition Box Required, HEI / Male Cap Type

Has a CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Special nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
Features an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance is mounted on top of the shaft
The advance plate and weights are fine blanked from Chromoly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
A maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #	8473
Brand	MSD
Cap Type	HEI / Male
Advance Type	Mechanical

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MSD 8473 Details

This distributor features an aluminum housing that is CNC machined for closer tolerances than any conventional cast distirbutor. On top of the distributor base sits the adjustable mechanical advance which can be easily tailored to any engine by changing the stop bushing and advance springs. Triggering the system is the same high-output magnetic pick-up that is used in our racing distributors. This pick-up produces an extremely accurate trigger signal and is maintenance-free.

CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance is mounted on top of the shaft
Supplied springs and stop bushings to create a variety of timing curves
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
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 a cap with HEI style terminals and rotor
Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control

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547-8473Instructions(PDF)

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Distributors Installation Instructions (5478473)

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CARB Warning

For race/ off road use or for use on pre-1966 vehicles.

Emissions warning: this part only legal for sale or use in California for racing (competition) vehicles which may never be used, registered, or licensed for use upon a public highway, or if installed in vehicles model-year 1965 or older; motorcycles model-year 1977 or older; or off-highway recreational vehicles (such as off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles) model-year 1996 and older. Any other use renders the vehicle tampered and not legal for use on California public highways (any public street or roadway, public dirt road, public park, or publicly maintained right of way open to the use of the public for vehicular travel). Violations subject to $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering. There are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and the laws of all other states with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine.

CA WARNING:

Can expose you to lead, a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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MSD 8473 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	8473
Brand	MSD
Cap Type	HEI / Male
Advance Type	Mechanical

GENERAL
External Ignition Box Required	Yes
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	Yes
Mechanical Tach Drive	No
Slip Collar	No
Housing Material	Billet Aluminum
Housing Finish	Natural
Shaft Diameter	0.51"
Rotor Rotation	Clockwise
Marine Use	No
Sold in Quantity	Each
GTIN Code	085132084739

Ratings & Reviews

4 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers highly regard MSD products for their performance and durability, particularly the MSD Billet Distributors. They are considered reliable and efficient, particularly in high-demand racing applications. Users compliment the MSD 8473 distributor for assisting in hot engine starts due to its mechanical advance. However, there's a suggestion for enhancing the distributor drive gear roll pin for better endurance. Overall, customers are satisfied with their purchase, asserting MSD products' superiority against competitors in terms of quality and practicality.

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I always buy MSD PRODUCTS

5.0

4 years ago

Ronracer

Fresno, CA

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MSD BILLET DISTRIBUTORS ARE THE WAY TO GO WHEN YOUR WANTING PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY. See you in the winner's circle

Would Recommend

Can't go wrong with MSD

5.0

4 years ago

TotallyVW

Portland, OR

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Love my MSD products.

Would Recommend

Good quality

5.0

5 years ago

Jake

La Quinta Ca

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It works perfect with my msd blaster HVIC coil and msd 6201 A6

Would Recommend

MSD 8473 performed as advertised righr out of the box

5.0

10 years ago

Wizard

Antioch TN

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MSD 8473 distributor is used on a Pro 4 asphalt race car The mechanical advance helps with hot engine starts due to the high compressions we run The distributor drive gear roll pin needs to be increased to 5/32 because the load put on it at 8000 RPM driving the oil pump causes the 1/8 pin to shear too easy

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

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Will this distributor fit in my 1980 Ford 2.3L non turbo engine?

by Ryne

• 7 years ago

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Can you use it on a efi car

by Jon

• 8 years ago

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Which ign box to be ran with this dist?

by Bub

• 11 years ago

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