Built for Ford enthusiasts serious about performance, this billet distributor fits 289/302 small block Ford engines with an iron gear. A chromoly mechanical advance assembly, TIG-welded and QPQ coated, glides on nylon bushings for smooth, tunable advancement, while a QPQ-coated steel shaft guided by a sealed ball bearing and MSD's race-proven magnetic pickup deliver stable timing signals at any rpm.
Specifications:
- Color: Red
- Engine: Ford Small Block
- Distributor Type: Magnetic Pickup
- Gear Material: Cast Iron, Melonized QPQ Coated
- Product Type: Distributor
- Category: Ignition
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1-Year Warranty
- Part Number: 8582
Must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-Series ignition control. Supplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket-style caps); comes complete with race rotor and alkyd cap.
FAQ
What engines fit the MSD 8582?
Ford 289/302 small block engines, with an iron gear included.
What ignition control does the MSD 8582 require?
It must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-Series ignition control.
Can the mechanical advance be locked out?
Yes, for crank trigger systems.
What cap does the 8582 use?
It's supplied with a Cap-A-Dapt and rotor, accepting MSD socket-style caps.

