8485 Billet Distributor 1949 - 1980 Volkswagen

Using technology gained from building distributors for off road and NASCAR racers, MSD offers this Billet distributor for the popular Type 1 engine. A maintenance free magnetic pickup is responsible for triggering the MSD ignition. This pickup is accurate to within 1 Degree at any RPM so you won't have to worry about points float or "burbles" at top end speeds. The pickup is triggered by a precision reluctor that is attached to a hardened steel shaft. For increased stability, a sealed ball bearing is used to guide the shaft. Since every engine application is different, the MSD Billet distributor features an easy to adjust mechanical advance assembly. By simply changing the advance springs and stop bushing you can tune in 24 different advance curves. Specifications Condition - New. Recommended Use - Street/ Strip. Spark Distribution Type - Magnetic Trigger. Spark Advance Type - Mechanical Advance. Includes Cap And Rotor. Finish - Natural. Drive Gear Type - Without Gear. Cap Color - Gray. Cap Type - HEI/ Male Posts. Features 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. CNC Machined Billet Aluminum Housing And DuPont Rynite Base. Polished Steel Shaft Is QPQ Coated And Guided By A Sealed Ball Bearing, Advance Plate And Weights Are Fine Blanked From Chrome Moly Steel And QPQ Coated For Friction Reduction. Mechanical Advance Assembly Can Be Locked Out For Crank Trigger Systems. Advance Weight Pins Are Staked And TIG Welded To The Plate, Nylon Pads Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Advance Weights. Applications 1949 - 1980 Volkswagen.