Product Summary

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

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    Key Specs

    D-40-39
    MFG. Part #8391
    BrandMSD
    Cap TypeHEI / Male
    Advance TypeMechanical and Vacuum
    CARB EO#
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    MSD 8391 Details

    The Ready-to-Run dis­tributor earns its name with simple wiring. One wire to 12 volts, one to coil negative and another to ground. That’s it! A match­ing harness with a 3-pin Weathertight connector is supplied.  Does not require an MSD Ignition Control.

    • 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
    • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
    • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by sealed ball bearings
    • 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 HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
    • CARB E.O. Approved

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    MSD 8391 Specifications

    D-40-39
    KEY SPECS
    MFG. Part #8391
    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 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 Code085132083916

    Ratings & Reviews

    5

    2 Reviews

    Overall Assessment

    Customers highly recommend our product for its instant operability and reliability. They were impressed with its practicality, as it was easy to install and use right away, specifically in engines like the 331 Hemi. Users report no issues, which testifies to its quality. Superior to competitors, its exceptional material quality assures safety and durability, setting it apart.

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    yes this product is and worked great

    5.0

    3 years ago

    Dave

    Homer, Nebraska

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    engine fired right away

    Would Recommend

    Great product

    5.0

    11 years ago

    Tom

    Denver Colorado

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    Needed at distributor in a hurry for my dragster. Found the MSD ready to run distributor. For my 331 Hemi. Super fast shipping dropped it right in engine went racing that next day. I have had no problems with this I highly recommend one.

    Would Recommend

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    Questions & Answers

    2 Questions2 Answers

    Can I please have the dimensions of this distributor. Thank you

    by alex

    10 years ago

    1 answer

    Will this work with 6 volt supply?

    by Kjell R

    11 years ago

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    Fitment

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 331 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

    • FirePower 354 Hemi

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