The MSD Low-Profile Ford Crank Trigger Distributor is designed specifically for dual carb sheet metal intakes and must be used with an MSD Flying Magnet Crank Trigger system. The Low Profile distributor uses a large diameter distributor cap which allows it to carry the high voltage outputs of an MSD race ignition. For high-rpm stability, the Low Profile Distributors housing is CNC machined from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum. Inside this precision housing, a heat-treated 9/16 diameter distributor shaft is guided by an upper sealed ball bearing for high rpm endurance and stability.

Installation Instructions (PDF)

Designed to fit low in the block for racing applications with sheet metal intake manifold combinations
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction
Shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control
Supplied with large diameter HEI style distributor cap and rotor
Supplied with bronze gear
No CARB Exemption Order Number
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger
Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
Fits 351C-460

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Guides & Documents

Distributors Installation Instructions (5478569)

CARB Warning

For race/ off road use only

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. 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.

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MSD 8569 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	8569
Brand	MSD
Cap Type	HEI / Male
Advance Type	None

GENERAL
External Ignition Box Required	Yes
Cap Terminal Style	HEI / Male
Trigger Style	Crank Trigger
Hall Effect	No
Sync Signal	No
Trigger Sensors	Single
Gear Material	Bronze
Gear Rotation	Standard
Ignition Box Required	Yes
Mechanical Tach Drive	No
Slip Collar	No
Housing Material	Billet Aluminum
Housing Finish	Natural
Marine Use	No
Sold in Quantity	Each
Notes	Distributor is designed specifically for dual-carb sheet metal intakes and must be used with an MSD Flying Magnet crank trigger system.
GTIN Code	085132085699

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