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MSD 83541 Ford 351W Ready-To-Run Pro Billet Distributor

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MSD 83541 Ford 351W Ready-To-Run Pro Billet Distributor

Name: MSD 83541 Ford 351W Ready-To-Run Pro Billet Distributor
Brand: MSD
SKU: 54783541
Price: 779.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Summary

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

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #	83541
Brand	MSD
Cap Type	HEI / Male
Advance Type	Mechanical and Vacuum

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MSD 83541 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. 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. 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!

Features

Equipped with Steel Gear
CARB E.O. Approved
Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
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
Housing is 5/8” smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
Includes built-in Rev Limiter!
Note: Will not fit XD and later Australian 351 Cleveland engines.

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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 83541 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	83541
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
GTIN Code	085132835416

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Does this distributor require a low ohm coil? Also, is the steel gear a melonized steel gear? Thank you for your help DC

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• 8 years ago

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