Msd 8594 Ford FE Pro-Billet Distributor Installation- 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; SELECTING THE ADVANCE SPRINGS; Figure 2 The Factory Equipped Curve.; Timing Curve From Factory; Figure 3 Spring Combination Chart.; SPRING COMBINATION RATE OF ADVANCE; Figure 4 Advance Curves.
- Page 4 – Figure 6 Changing the Advance Stop Bushing.; BUSHING SIZE; Silver
- Page 5 – Figure 8 Marking the Rotor Location.; INSTALLING THE DISTRIBUTOR; Figure 9 Optional Installation by Bolting Cap Down.; Installation Option: This Cap can also
- Page 6 – Figure 10 Wiring to an MSD 6-Series Ignition Control.; coil tower when the engine is cranking or running.
- Page 7 – Figure 12 Wiring with an MSD 7-Series Ignition and Timing Control.; Note: MSD 6 and 7 Series Ignitions; REPLACING THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR; Figure 13 Replacing the Distributor Gear.; IRON GEAR
- Page 8 – Limited Warranty; or consequential damages.; Service; When returning MSD components for warranty service,; Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After; All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number; issued to them before; M S D; TECH NOTES
2 - 10-32 x 3/4" Socket Head Screws
1 - Advance Kit
1 - Tube of Gear Lubricant
1 - O-Ring
WARNING: Before installing the MSD Distributor, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting
the battery cables, always remove the Negative (-) cable first and install it last.
Important:
Read these instructions before attempting the installation.
Note: An MSD Ignition is required with this Distributor.
P a r t s I n c l u d e d :
1 - Pro-Billet Distributor
1 - Rotor, PN 8467
1 - Distributor Cap, PN 8433
1 - Wire Retainer
2 - 1.5" Self Tapping Screws
Note: The terminals of this Distributor Cap require spark plug style terminals. You may need to change
the terminals and boots of your wires. MSD offers two kits, PN 8849 or PN 8848 that are supplied with nine
boots and terminals.
Note: If you prefer the points style socket cap, MSD offers one as PN 8437.
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 2-4 to determine the best
advance curve for your application.
MSD Pro-Billet Ford FE Distributor
PN 8594
M S D
• W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4
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Summary
2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 CHOOSING AN ADVANCE CURVE The function of the advance curve is to match the ignition timing to the burning rate of the fuel and speed (rpm) ...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE CURVE SELECTING THE ADVANCE SPRINGS The rate, or how quick the advance comes in is determined by the type of springs whi...
4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 6 Changing the Advance Stop Bushing. SELECTING THE ADVANCE STOP BUSHING Three different advance stop bushings are supplied in the di...
