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

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    Key Specs

    D-40-39
    MFG. Part #8354
    BrandMSD
    Cap TypeHEI / Male
    Advance TypeMechanical and Vacuum
    CARB EO#
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    MSD 8354 Details

    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.

    • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
    • 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)
    • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
    • Housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
    • 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 small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
    • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
    • CARB E.O. Approved

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    MSD 8354 Specifications

    D-40-39
    KEY SPECS
    MFG. Part #8354
    BrandMSD
    Cap TypeHEI / Male
    Advance TypeMechanical and Vacuum
    CARB EO#
    GENERAL
    External Ignition Box RequiredNo
    Cap Terminal StyleHEI / Male
    Trigger StyleMagnetic
    Hall EffectNo
    Sync SignalNo
    Trigger SensorsSingle
    Gear MaterialIron
    Gear RotationStandard
    Ignition Box RequiredNo
    Mechanical Tach DriveNo
    Slip CollarNo
    Housing MaterialBillet Aluminum
    Housing FinishNatural
    Rotor RotationClockwise
    EmissionsCalifornia EO Approved
    Marine UseNo
    Sold in QuantityEach
    GTIN Code085132083541

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    Bought one of these about 6 years ago.

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    9 years ago

    Albert

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Vehicle will run great for about 2-3 thousand miles then gets to the point it will not start. It's been returned 3 times to MSD for rebuild at my expense. Currently looking at other options, would not recommend buying one.

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    Questions & Answers

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    Does this have a steel gear ?

    by George

    • 9 years ago

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    Does this distributer have a built in rev limiter?

    by Totten

    • 9 years ago

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