Set up for engines running locked-out timing or an MSD Timing Computer, this billet aluminum distributor welds the rotor plate directly to an oversized shaft with no advance assembly, guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing.
Specifications:
- Category: Ignition
- Product Type: Distributor
- Color: Red
- Distributor Type: Magnetic Pickup
- Gear: 0.006in oversized bronze gear, installed
- Housing: CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base
- Advance: None (locked-out from the factory)
- Adjustment: Adjustable slip collar mounting flange for modified deck heights
- Cap: HEI-style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
- C.A.R.B. EO #: D-40-39
- Part Number: 85501
Must be used with an MSD 6, 7, 8, or 10-series ignition control. Will not accept a vacuum advance canister.
Compliance: This distributor carries California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order EO# D-40-39, making it legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles in all 50 states when installed per MSD's application guide.
FAQ
Is the MSD 85501 distributor CARB legal?
Yes. It carries CARB Executive Order EO# D-40-39, making it legal for sale and use on emissions controlled vehicles in all 50 states when installed per MSD's application guide.
Does the 85501 have a mechanical advance?
No, it's locked-out from the factory with no advance assembly, designed for engines running locked-out timing or an MSD Timing Computer.
What gear does the 85501 use?
An oversized (+0.006in) bronze gear, installed.
What ignition control does the 85501 require?
It must be used with an MSD 6, 7, 8, or 10-series ignition control.
Can this distributor accept a vacuum advance canister?
No, it will not accept a vacuum advance canister.
