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MSD AMC V8 Distributor
$538.95
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There is a big following of AMC enthusiasts that are cruising a 401 equipped Javelin or trail blazing in a rock crawling Jeep with an inline 6-cylinder! MSD offers a Pro-Billet Distributor to deliver accurate trigger signals and are maintenance-free!

Under the brass terminal cap of each distributor is MSD's race proven magnetic pickup. This pickup never requires adjustment and simply plugs right into an MSD Ignition Control. Just above it and under our strong race rotor is an adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The chromoly weights of this assembly slide on nylon bushings producing smooth movement of the timing. You can easily adjust the curve to match your engine's requirements with the supplied springs and stop bushings.



Each precision CNC-machined billet aluminum housing features a sealed ball-bearing and long sintered bushing for stability at any rpm and increased endurance. An oversized steel shaft receives a QPQ coating to reduce friction and prevent corrosion. Both distributors are supplied with a high quality cap, rotor and gear. There is even a vacuum advance canister for street cruising economy!

Features:
  • Designed for street/performance use with a mechanical and vacuum advance
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • CARB E.O. Approved
Specifications:
  • Brand: MSD
  • C.A.R.B. EO #: D-40-39
  • Color: Red
  • Distributor Type: Magnetic Pickup
  • Engine: AMC V8
  • Product Type: Distributor
  • Sale Category: Ignition
  • Warranty: Limited 1 Year Warranty

Other Part Numbers:
MSD Ignition #MSD-8519

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Vehicle Make/Model
American Motors AMX 1968-1970, 1978-1979 Base
American Motors Ambassador 1967 880
American Motors Ambassador 1967-1971 DPL
American Motors Ambassador 1967 990
American Motors Ambassador 1968-1972 SST
American Motors Ambassador 1968-1970 Base
American Motors Ambassador 1971-1974 Brougham
American Motors American 1967-1968 440
American Motors American 1967-1968 Rogue
American Motors American 1967-1968 220
American Motors Concord 1978-1979 Base
American Motors Concord 1979 DL
American Motors Concord 1979 Limited
American Motors Gremlin 1972-1977 Base
American Motors Gremlin 1976-1977 Custom
American Motors Hornet 1970-1972 SST
American Motors Hornet 1970-1971, 1973-1977 Base
American Motors Hornet 1971 SC/360
American Motors Hornet 1971-1977 Sportabout
American Motors Hornet 1977 AMX
American Motors Javelin 1968-1974 Base
American Motors Javelin 1968-1972 SST
American Motors Javelin 1970 SST Trans Am
American Motors Javelin 1970 SST Mark Donohue
American Motors Javelin 1971-1974 AMX
American Motors Marlin 1967 Base
American Motors Matador 1971-1978 Base
American Motors Matador 1974 X
American Motors Matador 1974 Brougham
American Motors Pacer 1978 Base
American Motors Pacer 1979 Limited
American Motors Pacer 1979 DL
American Motors Rambler 1969 Hurst SC/Rambler
American Motors Rambler 1969 Base
American Motors Rambler 1969 440
American Motors Rambler 1969 Rogue
American Motors Rebel 1967-1970 SST
American Motors Rebel 1967-1968 770
American Motors Rebel 1967-1968 550
American Motors Rebel 1969-1970 Base
American Motors Rebel 1970 The Machine
American Motors Spirit 1979 Base
Jeep CJ5 1972-1981 Base
Jeep CJ5 1975-1981 Renegade
Jeep CJ5 1977-1980 Golden Eagle
Jeep CJ5 1980-1981 Laredo
Jeep CJ6 1972-1975 Base
Jeep CJ7 1976-1981 Base
Jeep CJ7 1976-1981 Renegade
Jeep CJ7 1977-1979 Golden Eagle
Jeep CJ7 1980-1981 Laredo
Jeep CJ7 1980 Golden Hawk
Jeep Cherokee 1974-1983 Base
Jeep Cherokee 1974-1980 S
Jeep Cherokee 1975-1983 Wide Track Chief
Jeep Cherokee 1978-1980 Wide Track
Jeep Cherokee 1979-1980 Wide Track Golden Eagle
Jeep Cherokee 1980-1983 Wide Track Laredo
Jeep Cherokee 1980 Wide Track Limited
Jeep Cherokee 1981-1982 Chief
Jeep Cherokee 1981 Laredo
Jeep Cherokee 1983 Pioneer
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1984-1988 Base
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1984-1985 Limited
Jeep J-2500 1972-1973 Base
Jeep J-2600 1972-1973 Base
Jeep J10 1974-1988 Base
Jeep J10 1982, 1984 Laredo
Jeep J20 1974-1988 Base
Jeep Wagoneer 1972-1983 Base
Jeep Wagoneer 1973-1976 Custom
Jeep Wagoneer 1979-1983 Limited
Jeep Wagoneer 1982-1983 Brougham
Jeep Wagoneer 1983 Alpina

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MSD Ignition started back in 1970. Based in El Paso Texas, the company is known for creating quality ignition systems for various automobiles. Today, they are considered the leading company when it comes to the ignition system and has become a brand recognized all over the world.

Changing the Way Vehicles are Made

MSD has helped shape the automotive industry by being the first company in the world to conduct an experiment regarding Multiple Spark Discharge for a vehicle’s ignition system. It has been suggested by Engineers who were working on the White Sands Missile Range in Southern Mexico. They noticed that their quest for power is limited by the amount of spark the ignition system can only generate. Hence, the idea of Multi Spark Discharge.

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Soon after the product introduction, racers started applying it to their race cars. Due to its success, other top teams started using MSD which helped paved the way for the brand’s popularity. The majority of the race engines today use MSD and have proven to produce race champions.

The company operates in a 100,000 square feet facility in Texas. They house some of the most state-of-the-art equipment that helps them create products that are superior in quality.

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If you are in search of the best ignition system available in the market, then MSD is the brand for you. Tested by many enthusiasts and racers for years, MSD has proven to provide optimum performance in every vehicle.




MSD warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under its intended normal use*, when properly installed and purchased from an authorized MSD dealer, for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. This warranty is void for any products purchased through auction websites. If found to be defective as mentioned above, it will be repaired or replaced at the option of MSD. Any item that is covered under this warranty will be returned free of charge using Ground shipping methods.

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Intended normal use means that this item is being used as was originally intended and for the original application as sold by MSD. Any modifications to this item or if it is used on an application other than what MSD markets the product, the warranty will be void. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to determine that this item will work for the application they are intending. MSD will accept no liability for custom applications.

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