MSD 8485 VW Billet Distributor

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° 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-toadjust mechanical advance assembly. By simply changing the advance springs and stop bushing you can tune in 24 different advance curves.

Designed as a performance upgrade for VW Type I air cooled engines

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

Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control

Supplied with bolt down distributor cap and rotor

No CARB Exemption Order Number

Not legal for use on pollution controlled vehicles