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MSD Performance 8560 - Distributor. Marine. Chevrolet/GM V8. Pro-Billet

Marine environments place rigorous demands on every component of the ignition system. The combination of water spray, salt exposure, full throttle acceleration and harsh vibrations all take their toll. The MSD Pro-Billet distributor is the strongest and most accurate distributor you can put in your boat. The housing is CNC-machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminum creating a housing with no porosity. Each distributor uses MSD's race-proven magnetic pickup to trigger the ignition control. Mounted just above the pickup is a mechanical advance assembly that is easy to adjust so you can dial-in an ignition curve to match your boat's application (except PN 8366). For marine use, the distributor cap is bolted to the aluminum base. There are two flame arrestor holes with brass screens machined into the base of the distributor to prevent ignition of gas fumes that may build up in the engine compartment. A special Weathertight connector is supplied. UL laboratory approved.

  • Designed for use in marine applications with Chevy V8 automotive engines
  • Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
  • Supplied with a bolt down HEI style distributor cap and rotor
  • Weathertight connectors are used for locked and sealed connections
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing
  • 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 billet aluminum base with two flame arrestor holes with brass screens
  • UL Approved
DETAILS
Advance Type: Mechanical
Car/Engine: Chevrolet Big Block, Chevrolet Small Block
Color/Finish: Red
ECU-Controlled: No
External Box Required: Yes
Gear Material: Cast Iron
Trigger Style: Magnetic
Usage: Marine
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14 September 2015 04:00

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Perfekt, alles ok

Perfekt, alles ok

16 June 2015 04:00

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Good

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MSD Performance 8560 - Distributor. Marine. Chevrolet/GM V8. Pro-Billet

Marine environments place rigorous demands on every component of the ignition system. The combination of water spray, salt exposure, full throttle acceleration and harsh vibrations all take their toll. The MSD Pro-Billet distributor is the strongest and most accurate distributor you can put in your boat. The housing is CNC-machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminum creating a housing with no porosity. Each distributor uses MSD's race-proven magnetic pickup to trigger the ignition control. Mounted just above the pickup is a mechanical advance assembly that is easy to adjust so you can dial-in an ignition curve to match your boat's application (except PN 8366). For marine use, the distributor cap is bolted to the aluminum base. There are two flame arrestor holes with brass screens machined into the base of the distributor to prevent ignition of gas fumes that may build up in the engine compartment. A special Weathertight connector is supplied. UL laboratory approved.

  • Designed for use in marine applications with Chevy V8 automotive engines
  • Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
  • Supplied with a bolt down HEI style distributor cap and rotor
  • Weathertight connectors are used for locked and sealed connections
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing
  • 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 billet aluminum base with two flame arrestor holes with brass screens
  • UL Approved
DETAILS
Advance Type: Mechanical
Car/Engine: Chevrolet Big Block, Chevrolet Small Block
Color/Finish: Red
ECU-Controlled: No
External Box Required: Yes
Gear Material: Cast Iron
Trigger Style: Magnetic
Usage: Marine

Available downloads:
Download instructions

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Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars


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2 reviews

14 September 2015 04:00

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Perfekt, alles ok

Perfekt, alles ok

16 June 2015 04:00

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Good

fast diliver

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