Msd 8384 Ford 351W Dual Pickup Distributor Installatio- User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – CHOOSING AN ADVANCE CURVE; FACTOR; Figure 1 Ignition Timing Factors.; TIPS ON SELECTING AN ADVANCE CURVE
- Page 3 – CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE CURVE; a d v a n c e c u r v e; Figure 2 The Factory Equipped Curve.; Timing Curve From Factory; Figure 4 Advance Curves.
- Page 4 – Figure 5 Advance Stop Bushing Chart.; Remove the bushing and install the new one.; BUSHING SIZE; Silver
- Page 5 – Figure 9 Marking the Rotor Location.; INSTALLING THE DISTRIBUTOR
- Page 6 – TECH NOTES
- Page 7 – Figure 12 Wiring with MSD 6A Series Ignition Controls.
- Page 8 – AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION; Limited Warranty; Send the unit prepaid with proof of purchase to the attention of:; Customer Service Department,
AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION
• 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR., EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 857-3344
MSD Pro-Billet Dual Pickup Ford Distributor
PN 8380; 351C-460, PN 8384; 351W
PN 8382; 289/302
Important:
Read these Instructions before attempting the installation.
Parts Included:
1 - Pro-Billet Distributor
1 - O-ring Seal
1 - Rotor, PN 8423
1 - Tube of Gear Lubricant
1 - Distributor Cap, PN 8408
2 - 1.5" Self Tapping Screws
1 - Advance Kit
1 - Wire Retainer
Note:
The Dual Pickup Distributors must be used with an MSD Ignition Control(s).
TIMING FUNCTIONS
Before continuing with the installation, here are a few definitions you should be aware of:
Initial Timing:
This is the base timing (also referred to as idle timing) of the engine before the
centrifugal advance begins.
Centrifugal Advance:
The centrifugal (or mechanical) advance mechanism is made up of weights,
springs, advance cams, and an advance stop bushing. The amount and rate of advance that
your distributor is capable of is determined by the centrifugal timing. If you ever wish to lock out
the centrifugal advance, refer to the centrifugal advance section.
Total Timing:
This is the total of the initial timing plus the centrifugal advance added together.
Example: 10° Initial + 25° centrifugal = 35° Total Timing.
Note:
MSD Distributors are supplied with the heavy (slow) advance springs installed. This is to
prevent detonation in certain applications. Review the information on pages 2-3 to
determine the best advance curve for your application.
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Summary
2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION • 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR., EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 857-3344 CHOOSING AN ADVANCE CURVE The function of the advance curve is to match the ignition timing to the burning rate of the fueland speed (rpm) of the engine. A...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION • 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR., EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 857-3344 CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE CURVE S E L E C T I N G T H E A D V A N C ESPRINGS The rate, or how quick the advance comesin is determined by the type of springswhich...
4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION • 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR., EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 857-3344 Figure 5 Advance Stop Bushing Chart. Figure 6 Changing the Advance Stop Bushing. Figure 7 Removing the Retaining Sleeve. SELECTING THE ADVANCE STOPBUSHING ...
