This low-profile Crank Trigger distributor has a standard-height Ford housing so it works with cast intake manifolds, topped with MSD's Rynite-molded Ford-style cap and wire retainer. With no advance assembly or pickup, it must be paired with a Crank Trigger.
Specifications:
- Category: Ignition
- Product Type: Distributor
- Engine Application: Ford 351C-460
- Color: Red
- Distributor Type: Crank Trigger
- Gear: Bronze
- Housing: CNC machined billet aluminum housing, DuPont Rynite base
- Cap: Large diameter HEI-style distributor cap and rotor
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
- Quantity: 1
- Part Number: 8569
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control. Designed to fit low for racing applications with sheet metal intake manifold combinations.
Compliance: This part is legal for sale and use on Racing Use Only Vehicles — competition vehicles that are not registered and never operated on the street. It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle (1966-and-newer California-certified or 1968-and-newer federally certified vehicles).
FAQ
Can the MSD 8569 be installed on a street-driven car?
No. It's legal for sale and use on Racing Use Only vehicles, competition vehicles that are not registered and never operated on the street. It is against the law to install on an emissions controlled vehicle (1966-and-newer California-certified or 1968-and-newer federally certified).
What Ford engines fit the MSD 8569?
Ford 351C-460 engines.
Does the 8569 have a mechanical advance?
No, it has no advance assembly or pickup and must be used with a Crank Trigger.
What gear does the 8569 use?
A bronze gear.
Why is the 8569 low-profile?
Its low-profile cap assembly clears busy intake set-ups and sheet metal intake manifold combinations.

