MSD now offers this Ford distributor with a steel gear for use with hydraulic roller cams, taking the trouble out of matching distributor gear material to cam type — a small diameter, black, Ready-to-Run distributor with vacuum advance and no ignition box needed.
Specifications:
- Color: Black
- Engine: Ford Small Block
- Part Number: 835231
CNC-machined billet aluminum housing and base with a polished, QPQ-coated steel shaft guided by a sealed ball bearing. The advance plate and weights are fine-blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated, with an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance using supplied springs and stop bushings. Refer to MSD's Supply Voltage Addendum, Rev Limiter Addendum, and Gear Lube Addendum for this steel-gear distributor.
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
Why does this distributor use a steel gear?
MSD offers steel gears for use with hydraulic roller camshafts, since Ford distributor gears must be matched to the cam type.
Is this distributor street legal?
No. It is legal for Racing Use Only vehicles that are never registered or operated on the street; it is not legal to install on an emissions-controlled street vehicle.
Does this distributor require a separate ignition control?
No. It has a built-in ignition module with vacuum advance and does not require an MSD ignition control.
Is there additional documentation for this steel-gear distributor?
Yes, MSD provides a Supply Voltage Addendum, Rev Limiter Addendum, and Gear Lube Addendum specific to this distributor.
