[DeTomaso] MSD Distributors

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/22/11 13 07 49, eanderson at geotracinternational.com 
writes:


> I've decided to replace my distributor and am looking at two MSD models:
> #8350 with vacuum advance and #8577 with mechanical advance.
> 
> My current Motorcraft dist has a vac advance.  Just wondering if I
> should go with the #8577 and do away with the vac advance?
> 

I have the 8577 and wish I didn't.   There's no good reason not to have 
vacuum advance on a street car.

MSD makes a version of the 8577 that has vacuum advance; it's the 8477.   I 
wish I had one of those on my car now.

http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Distributors/Ford/Street/Strip/8477_-_Fo
rd_351C-460_Street_Pro-Billet_Distributor.aspx

I guess the ready-to-run model is a straight swap that eliminates the need 
for an MSD box, making it substantially less expensive and simpler to 
install.

Mike