MSD 83501 Ford 351C-460 Ready-To-Run ProBillet Distributor, Steel

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MSD 83501 Ford 351C-460 Ready-To-Run ProBillet Distributor, Steel

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)
Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing

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HEI / Male Cap Type, HEI / Male Cap Terminal Style

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)
Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
Equipped with Steel Gear

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #	83501
Brand	MSD
Cap Type	HEI / Male
Advance Type	Mechanical and Vacuum

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MSD 83501 Details

Beneath the bolt down cap and MSD race rotor you'll find MSD's accurate mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can easily tune a curve to match your needs. Plus, there is a vacuum advance canister to increase economy on long drives. For protection, there is also an easy-to-set rev limiter!
MSD's Ready-to-Run Ford Distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky DuraSpark systems or ancient breaker point models. These distributors come complete and ready-to-run. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance.
The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8" smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for triggering the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft.
Features:
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)
Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
Equipped with Steel Gear
Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
Now includes built-in Rev Limiter!
Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
CARB E.O. Approved

Specs

Brand: MSD
Category: Ignition
Color: Red
Distributor Cap Included: Yes
Distributor Type: Ready To Run
Emission Code: 3
Engine: Ford 351C-460
Gear: Steel
Gear Material: Steel Melonized QPQ Coated
Grade Type: Performance
Ignition Box Required: No
Ignition Coil Included: No
Ignition Rotor Included: Yes
Part Type: Distributor
Product Type: Distributor
Sub Category: Distributor and Magneto
Warning: California Proposition 65
Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

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Distributors Installation Instructions (54783501)

CA Prop 65

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MSD 83501 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	83501
Brand	MSD
Cap Type	HEI / Male
Advance Type	Mechanical and Vacuum

GENERAL
External Ignition Box Required	No
Cap Terminal Style	HEI / Male
Trigger Style	Magnetic
Hall Effect	No
Sync Signal	No
Trigger Sensors	Single
Gear Material	Steel
Gear Rotation	Standard
Ignition Box Required	No
Mechanical Tach Drive	No
Slip Collar	No
Housing Material	Billet Aluminum
Housing Finish	Natural
Marine Use	No
Sold in Quantity	Each

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1971-1974 DeTomaso Pantera

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1981-1987 DeTomaso Pantera

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1978-1979 Ford Bronco

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1980-1982 Ford Bronco

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1969 Ford Country Sedan

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970 Ford Country Sedan

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Ford Country Sedan

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Ford Country Sedan

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford Country Sedan

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1969 Ford Country Squire

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970 Ford Country Squire

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Ford Country Squire

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Ford Country Squire

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford Country Squire

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1969 Ford Custom

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970 Ford Custom

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Ford Custom

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972 Ford Custom

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1969 Ford Custom 500

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970 Ford Custom 500

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Ford Custom 500

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Ford Custom 500

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford Custom 500

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1976 Ford Custom 500

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977 Ford Custom 500

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1975-1979 Ford E-100 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1980 Ford E-100 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1981-1982 Ford E-100 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1975-1982 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1975 Ford E-150 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1976-1980 Ford E-150 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1981-1982 Ford E-150 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1975 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1976-1977 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1978 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1979 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1980-1982 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1975-1979 Ford E-250 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1980 Ford E-250 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1981-1982 Ford E-250 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1975-1979 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1980-1982 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1983-1991 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1979 Ford E-350 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1980-1982 Ford E-350 Econoline

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1983-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1979 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1980-1982 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1983-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1996 Ford Econoline Super Duty

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1976 Ford Elite

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1988-1997 Ford F Super Duty

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1979 Ford F-100

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1981 Ford F-100

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1975-1976 Ford F-150

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1979 Ford F-150

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1980-1982 Ford F-150

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1973-1976 Ford F-250

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1979 Ford F-250

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1980-1982 Ford F-250

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1983-1997 Ford F-250

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1973-1976 Ford F-350

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1979 Ford F-350

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1980-1982 Ford F-350

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1983-1997 Ford F-350

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970 Ford Fairlane

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970 Ford Falcon

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1969 Ford Galaxie 500

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970 Ford Galaxie 500

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Ford Galaxie 500

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Ford Galaxie 500

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford Galaxie 500

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972 Ford Gran Torino

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1973 Ford Gran Torino

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford Gran Torino

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1976 Ford Gran Torino

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1969 Ford LTD

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970 Ford LTD

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Ford LTD

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Ford LTD

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford LTD

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1978 Ford LTD

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1978 Ford LTD II

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1979 Ford LTD II

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1969 Ford Mustang

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970-1971 Ford Mustang

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Ford Mustang

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1969 Ford Ranch Wagon

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970 Ford Ranch Wagon

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Ford Ranch Wagon

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Ford Ranch Wagon

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford Ranch Wagon

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970-1971 Ford Ranchero

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Ford Ranchero

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford Ranchero

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1976 Ford Ranchero

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977 Ford Ranchero

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1978 Ford Ranchero

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1979 Ford Ranchero

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1968-1970 Ford Thunderbird

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Ford Thunderbird

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Ford Thunderbird

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford Thunderbird

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1976 Ford Thunderbird

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1978 Ford Thunderbird

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1979 Ford Thunderbird

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1970-1971 Ford Torino

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972 Ford Torino

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1973 Ford Torino

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Ford Torino

351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1976 Ford Torino

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1968-1976 Lincoln Continental

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1978 Lincoln Continental

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1979 Lincoln Continental

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1968-1971 Lincoln Mark III

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1976 Lincoln Mark IV

460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1978 Lincoln Mark V

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1979 Lincoln Mark V

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1969-1970 Mercury Colony Park

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Mercury Colony Park

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Mercury Colony Park

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Mercury Colony Park

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1969-1971 Mercury Cougar

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972 Mercury Cougar

Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8 351C Boss
Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8 351C Cobra Jet

1973-1974 Mercury Cougar

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1976 Mercury Cougar

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1977-1978 Mercury Cougar

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1979 Mercury Cougar

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

1969-1970 Mercury Cyclone

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Mercury Cyclone

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1977 Mercury Grand Marquis

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1978 Mercury Grand Marquis

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1969-1970 Mercury Marauder

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1969-1970 Mercury Marquis

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Mercury Marquis

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Mercury Marquis

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974-1978 Mercury Marquis

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1970-1971 Mercury Montego

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972 Mercury Montego

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1973 Mercury Montego

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Mercury Montego

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1975-1976 Mercury Montego

351M Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1969-1970 Mercury Monterey

429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1971 Mercury Monterey

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1972-1973 Mercury Monterey

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
429 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8

1974 Mercury Monterey

400 Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8
460 Ford 385 Series Big Block V8