MSD - 85701
Distributor - Pro-Billet - Magnetic Pickup - Mechanical Advance - HEI Style Terminal - Red - MSD 6 / 7 / 8 / 10 Series Ignition - Small Block Chevy - Each
The smallest diameter distributor made by MSD for tight clearances. This magnetic pickup distributor measures 1/2" smaller in diameter and over 1" shorter than standard distributors.
MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 in. smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSD's race proven magnetic pick-up and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.
- Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
- Adjustable slip collar mounting flange for engines with modified deck heights
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- Must be used with an MSD 6, 7, 8, or 10 Series Ignition
- Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
- O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing is 1/2” smaller in diameter and over 1” shorter than conventional Chevy V-8 distributors with the “points” type cap
- Supplied with small diameter HEI style distributor cap and rotor
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings (except locked out versions)
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra-long sintered bushing
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
