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1978 Mercury Zephyr Distributor 8 Cyl 5.0L MSD

4 on 10 ratings
  • 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 Mercury Zephyr V - 8 Cyl 5.0L 302
Brand MSD
Part # M468479
Condition New
Warehouse B
MSD

Zephyr MSD Distributor 8479 1978 Mercury
  • Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear;CARB E.O. D-40-39
  • Street Pro-Billet Distributor; Includes Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; Iron Gear;
  • Street Pro-Billet Distributor

    • General

    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

    Packaging

    package quantity
    1
    weight
    4.60 lb
    Information on technical characteristics, the delivery set, the country of manufacture and the appearance of the goods is for reference only and is based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
    1. Steve Denning
      30 Jan, 2015
      great product for marine use
    2. Edward Sharp
      24 Nov, 2014
      I received this product, from the manufacturer, damaged. I immediately sent an email to AutoPartsWAY who had a new shipped to me before I even mailed the old one back to the company. The new one worked great.
    3. diana ferrer
      17 Aug, 2014
      excelente
    4. Eric B.
      06 Aug, 2014
      Nice distributor. Will work nicely on the new motor.
    5. Silvana N.
      22 Jul, 2014
      perfect
    6. bigdaddy
      28 Aug, 2013
      This Distributor also fits a 92-93 F150xlt 302 4x4. Direct fit just plug in and go awesome product rely makes a difference
    7. R. Marten
      03 May, 2013
      This distributor was installed in a 1949 Ford V8 original flathead along with a new coil, wires, plugs, Holley 4 barrel carb and electric fuel pump. The engine starts SO easy and runs strong. The distributor installed very easy, instructions great. Engine timing was not a problem.I did initially have a poor connection from ignition switch to coil, which caused it not to start. You need to make sure you have 12 volts at coil not only initially, but also when engine is cranking - the distributor needs a lot more current flow than the original points/distributor/coil setup.
    8. TD Tech
      04 Mar, 2013
      Direct bolt on improvement in replacing the original Ford distributor. According to MSD this is for 94-95 Mustang 5.0L only but it is also an unstated direct replacement for 91-93 Thunderbird/Cougar.
    9. williewiskers
      11 Jan, 2013
      read title nothing more to say... ... ... .. ... ... .. ... . .. .. . . . . .
    10. Bryan
      16 Jan, 2012
      Very nice quality item. Installed as per complete instructions. Kit was missing three mounting bolts. Car runs well however it is early in the process. I am happy! Shipping was free from AutoPartsWAY and quick.

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