1978 Ford Ranchero Distributor Parts
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- HEI Distributor; Street/Strip; Built-In Coil; Black Cap; For Ford 289-302 Engine
- HEI Distributor; Street/Strip; Built-In Coil; Black Cap; Housing Finish:Natural
- HEI Distributor; Street/Strip Version; Built-In Coil With Magnetic Trigger; Features Black Cap; Fits Ford 289-302 5.0 Engines; Comes With An Iron Gear and With Not Work With Factory Roller Cams; Made From Billet Aluminum With Natural Finish
- Product Attributes:
- Rotation: Standard
- Housing Finish: Natural
- Voltage: 50,000 Volts
- Number of Cylinders: 8
- Feature/Benefit: Street/strip Distributor Has A Built-in Coil And Features A Black Cap.
- Make: Ford
- Cap Color: Black
- Mechanical Advance: 22 Degrees
- Ignition Coil Included: Yes
- Category: Ford Hei Distributor
- Applications: Ford 289 To 302 5.0 Engines
- Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees
- This HEI distributor is a street/strip version. It has a built-in coil with a magnetic trigger and features a black distributor cap. Designed to fit Ford 289-302 5.0 engines. Distributor comes with an iron gear. Not compatible with factory roller camshafts without gear change using the recommendation of the cam manufacturer. Unit is made from high quality billet aluminum material and features a natural finish. made from 100% new components. Utilizing the durable and dependable high energy ignition (HEI) system pioneered by GM, these distributors avoid the unsightly wiring of stock Ford electronic ignition systems by installing this one-piece distributor with an internally positioned coil and module. Easy to install: just connect one 12-volt hot wire to the distributor (has optional tach hook-up). These units offer calibrated advance curves that are optimized for maximum combustion efficiency and for the elimination of detonation damage and throttle ping. Assembled from precision-made parts for advance curve smoothness. Offers longer term durability and a higher voltage spark that permits a bigger spark plug gap, resulting in more power and reduced plug fouling. Each unit includes a high-power coil, a premium hi-dielectric cap with brass terminals, and a low-saturation ignition module. By eliminating the stock-ford ballast resistor, more ignition voltage results in improved spark. Incorporates easily found high energy ignition (HEI) replacement parts. Assembled with upper and lower bushings (stock Ford distributors have only a single bushing). Backed by a limited 30 day factory warranty.
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | - | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 302 |
- HEI Distributor; Street/Strip; Built-In Coil; Blue Cap; Fits Ford 289-302 Engine
- HEI Distributor; Street/Strip; Built-In Coil;Housing Finish:Natural; Cap Color:Blue
- HEI Distributor; Street/Strip Version; Built-In Coil With Magnetic Trigger; Features Blue Cap; Fits Ford 289-302 5.0 Engines; Comes With An Iron Gear and With Not Work With Factory Roller Cams; Made From Billet Aluminum With Natural Finish
- Product Attributes:
- Rotation: Standard
- Housing Finish: Natural
- Voltage: 50,000 Volts
- Number of Cylinders: 8
- Feature/Benefit: Street/strip Distributor Has A Built-in Coil And Features A Blue Cap.
- Make: Ford
- Cap Color: Blue
- Mechanical Advance: 22 Degrees
- Ignition Coil Included: Yes
- Category: Distributors
- Applications: Ford 289 To 302 5.0 Engines
- Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees
- This HEI distributor is a street/strip version. It has a built-in coil with a magnetic trigger and features a blue distributor cap. Designed to fit Ford 289-302 5.0 engines. Distributor comes with an iron gear. Not compatible with factory roller camshafts without gear change using the recommendation of the cam manufacturer. Unit is made from high quality billet aluminum material and features a natural finish. Made from 100% new components. Utilizing the durable and dependable high energy ignition (HEI) system pioneered by GM, these distributors avoid the unsightly wiring of stock Ford electronic ignition systems by installing this one-piece distributor with an internally positioned coil and module. Easy to install: just connect one 12-volt hot wire to the distributor (has optional tach hook-up). These units offer calibrated advance curves that are optimized for maximum combustion efficiency and for the elimination of detonation damage and throttle ping. Assembled from precision-made parts for advance curve smoothness. Offers longer term durability and a higher voltage spark that permits a bigger spark plug gap, resulting in more power and reduced plug fouling. Each unit includes a high-power coil, a premium hi-dielectric cap with brass terminals, and a low-saturation ignition module. By eliminating the stock-ford ballast resistor, more ignition voltage results in improved spark. Incorporates easily found high energy ignition (HEI) replacement parts. Assembled with upper and lower bushings (stock Ford distributors have only a single bushing). Backed by a limited 30 day factory warranty.
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | - | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 302 |
- HEI Distributor; Street/Strip; Built-In Coil; Blue Cap; For Ford 351W Engine
- HEI Distributor; Street/Strip; Built-In Coil; Blue Cap; Housing Finish:Natural
- HEI Distributor; Street/Strip Version; Built-In Coil With Magnetic Trigger; Features Blue Cap; Fits Ford 351W Engines; Comes With An Iron Gear and With Not Work With Factory Roller Cams; Made From Billet Aluminum With Natural Finish
- Product Attributes:
- Rotation: Standard
- Housing Finish: Natural
- Voltage: 50,000 Volts
- Number of Cylinders: 8
- Feature/Benefit: Fits Ford 351 Windsor.
- Make: Ford
- Cap Color: Blue
- Mechanical Advance: 22 Degrees
- Technical Note: Gear Not Compatible With Roller Cams
- Ignition Coil Included: Yes
- Category: Ford Hei Distributor
- Applications: Ford 351w Engines
- Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees
- Fits Ford 351 Windsor. Utilizing the durable and dependable High Energy Ignition (HEI) system pioneered by GM, these distributors avoid the unsightly wiring of stock Ford electronic ignition systems by installing this one-piece distributor with an internally positioned coil and module. Easy to install: just connect one 12-volt hot wire to the distributor (has optional tach hook-up). These units offer calibrated advance curves that are optimized for maximum combustion efficiency and for the elimination of detonation damage and throttle ping. Assembled from precision-madeparts for advance curve smoothness. Offers longer term durability and a higher voltage spark that permits a bigger spark plug gap, resulting in more power and reduced plug fouling. Each unit includes a high-power coil, a premium hi-dielectric cap with brass terminals, and a low-saturation ignition module. By eliminating the stock-Ford ballast resistor, more ignition voltage results in improved spark. Incorporates easily found High Energy Ignition (HEI) replacement parts. Assembled with upper and lower bushings (stock Ford distributors have only a single bushing). Technical Note: Gear not compatible with roller cams. If using roller cams, please contact the cam manufacturer for proper gear selection.
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | 5753 | 8 Cyl 5.8L | 351 |
- Iron Gear; Red;CARB E.O. D-40-39
- Ready-To-Run Distributor; Iron Gear; Red;
- Ready-To-Run Distributor
- Product Attributes:
- Distributor Type: Ready To Run
- WARNING CA Proposition 65: Yes
- WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm - Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Engine Make/Size: Ford 289-302
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Features:
- Now includes built-in Rev Limiter
- Built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
- Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
- Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Housing Is 5/8 in. Smaller In Diameter Than Stock Ford Distr.
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
- Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- Polished steel shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
- QPQ coated for friction reduction
- Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- MSDs Ready-to-Run Ford Distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky DuraSpark systems or ancient breaker point models. These distributors come complete and ready-to-run. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance. The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8 smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for triggering the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft. Beneath the bolt down cap and MSD race rotor youll find MSDs accurate mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can easily tune a curve to match your needs. Plus, there is a vacuum advance canister to increase economy on long drives. For protection, there is also an easy-to-set rev limiter!
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | - | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 302 |
- Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor
- Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear; Red;CARB E.O. D-40-39 Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles~Supplied w/Iron Gear
- Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor; Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear; Red;
- Pro-Billet(TM) Small Diameter Distributor
- Product Attributes:
- Distributor Type: Magneto
- WARNING CA Proposition 65: Yes
- WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm - Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Engine Make/Size: Ford 351w
-
Features:
- Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
- Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
- Supplied w/small dia. cap w/HEI style terminals
- race and rotor
- Will accept PN[8441] Cap-A-Dapt
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
- QPQ coated for friction reduction
- QPQ coated polished steel shaft
- guided by sealed ball bearings
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
- Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSDs race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | Engine Version | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | 5753 | 8 Cyl 5.8L | Windsor | 351 |
- Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear;CARB E.O. D-40-39 CARB E.O. D-40-32
- Street Pro-Billet Distributor; Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear;
- Street Pro-Billet Distributor
- Product Attributes:
- Distributor Type: Hei/breakerless
- WARNING CA Proposition 65: Yes
- WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm - Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Engine Make/Size:
- Ford 221
- Ford 289-302
-
Features:
- Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
- CARB E.O. Approved
- Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
- Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
- Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- QPQ coated polished steel shaft
- guided by sealed ball bearings
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
- QPQ coated for friction reduction
- Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSDs race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | - | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 302 |
- Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear; Red;CARB E.O. D-40-39 Supplied w/Iron Gear~Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor; Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear; Red;
- Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor
- Product Attributes:
- Distributor Type: Magneto
- WARNING CA Proposition 65: Yes
- WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm - Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Engine Make/Size: Ford 351w
-
Features:
- Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
- Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
- Supplied w/small dia. cap w/HEI style terminals
- race and rotor
- Will accept PN[8441] Cap-A-Dapt
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
- QPQ coated for friction reduction
- QPQ coated polished steel shaft
- guided by sealed ball bearings
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
- Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSDs race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | Engine Version | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | 5753 | 8 Cyl 5.8L | Windsor | 351 |
- Steel Gear For Factory Roller Cam; w/Module;O.E.M. Replacement Part
- Pro-Billet Distributor; Steel Gear For Factory Roller Cam; w/Module;
- Pro-Billet Distributor
- Product Attributes:
- Distributor Type: Hei/breakerless
- WARNING CA Proposition 65: Yes
- WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm - Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Engine Make/Size: Ford 351w
-
Features:
- Drop in billet replacement for late model Ford TFI 5.8L dist.
- Supplied w/steel gear to work w/factory roller camshafts
- Factory style ignition module connector accepts factory wiring
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- QPQ coated polished steel shaft
- guided by sealed ball bearings
- Supplied w/Late Model Distributor Cap And Rotor
- Legal to install in all 50 states
- When you start making serious power with your EFI Ford, the stock distributor shaft is one of the weak links of the engine. These Pro-Billet models answer the need for an affordable replacement in a strong and great looking package. Each distributor starts as a solid billet that is secured into a state-of-theart Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine where it is transformed into a precision housing. Inside each housing there is a sealed ball bearing at the top of the shaft. This design is responsible for accurately guiding the oversized polished steel shaft throughout the entire rpm range of your engine. The shaft is also QPQ-coated for friction reduction and corrosion resistance. The Pro-Billet Distributors use a stock-style trigger pick-up to accept factory connectors. For installation, you simply remove the stock distributor and bolt the Pro-Billet MSD in place! Each model is supplied with a high-quality cap with brass terminals for full spark delivery, heavy-duty rotor and a special gear to work with the factory camshafts.
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | Engine Version | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | 5753 | 8 Cyl 5.8L | Windsor | 351 |
- Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor
- Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear; Red;CARB E.O. D-40-39 Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor; Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear; Red;
- Pro-Billet(TM) Small Diameter Distributor
- Product Attributes:
- Distributor Type: Magneto
- WARNING CA Proposition 65: Yes
- WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm - Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Engine Make/Size: Ford 289-302
-
Features:
- Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
- Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
- Supplied w/small dia. cap w/HEI style terminals
- race and rotor
- Will accept PN[8441] Cap-A-Dapt
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
- QPQ coated for friction reduction
- QPQ coated polished steel shaft
- guided by sealed ball bearings
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
- Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSDs race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | - | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 302 |
- Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear; Red;CARB E.O. D-40-39 Not Legal For Sale Or Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor; Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear; Red;
- Pro-Billet™ Small Diameter Distributor
- Product Attributes:
- Distributor Type: Magneto
- WARNING CA Proposition 65: Yes
- WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm - Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Engine Make/Size: Ford 289-302
-
Features:
- Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
- Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
- Supplied w/small dia. cap w/HEI style terminals
- race and rotor
- Will accept PN[8441] Cap-A-Dapt
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
- QPQ coated for friction reduction
- QPQ coated polished steel shaft
- guided by sealed ball bearings
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
- Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSDs race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.
Additional Fitment Information:
| Vehicle | Block | CC | Engine | CID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 - Ford Ranchero | V | - | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 302 |
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