Product Summary

External Ignition Box Required, HEI / Male Cap Type

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    Key Specs

    D-40-39
    MFG. Part #8577
    BrandMSD
    Cap TypeHEI / Male
    Advance TypeMechanical
    CARB EO#
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    MSD 8577 Details

    An adjustable mechanical advance assembly allows you to get the most performance out of your engine by custom tailoring a timing curve to fit your application.

    • Billet housing is 5/8 smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
    • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
    • 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 a sealed ball bearing
    • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly 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)
    • Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series Ignition Control
    • No CARB Exemption Order Number

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    MSD 8577 Specifications

    D-40-39
    KEY SPECS
    MFG. Part #8577
    BrandMSD
    Cap TypeHEI / Male
    Advance TypeMechanical
    CARB EO#
    GENERAL
    External Ignition Box RequiredYes
    Cap Terminal StyleHEI / Male
    Trigger StyleMagnetic
    Hall EffectNo
    Sync SignalNo
    Trigger SensorsSingle
    Gear MaterialIron
    Gear RotationStandard
    Distributor Cap ColorRed
    Ignition Box RequiredYes
    Mechanical Tach DriveNo
    Slip CollarNo
    Housing MaterialBillet Aluminum
    Housing FinishNatural
    EmissionsCalifornia EO Approved
    Marine UseNo
    Coil IncludedNo
    Sold in QuantityEach
    NotesSmall base diameter for extra clearance.
    GTIN Code085132085774

    Fitment

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

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    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

    • 351C Ford 335 Series Cleveland V8

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