Even though this part comes on the msd 5592 distributor cast aluminum it comes with new screws for the stock composite plastic distributor.
Msd distributor cap screws.
The line of msd 6 series ignitions are the most popular aftermarket ignitions in the world due to our race proven performance on the track and our reliability on the street.
You may need to change the terminals and boots of your wires.
The terminals of this ready to run distributor require spark plug style terminals.
Msd distributor caps and rotors are designed with performance in mind and molded from high quality voltage insulating material with terminals that resist carbon tracking.
Mark the location of the spark plug wires on the cap prior to removal.
Msd offers two kits pn 8849 or pn 8848 that are supplied.
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Whenever the distributor cap is changed you should install a new rotor.
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1 distributor cap red pn 8433 or black pn 84333 1 wire retainer 2 1 5 self tapping screws 2 10 32 x 3 4 socket head screws note.
With the cap off crank the engine until the rotor is aimed at a fixed point on the engine or.
Likewise if you re replacing the rotor be sure to install a new cap as well.
The stock style screws which go in to plastic have a wood screw type thread whereas the correct ones for the msd 5592 have a machined thread.
Msd ignition 8481 msd distributor cap and rotor kits compare cap and rotor black red female socket brass terminals screw down chevy buick pontiac 5 7l lt1 kit.
There is a square notch on the edge of the msd cap make sure this notch is in the same position as the old cap.
Next take the new msd cap and make sure it is oriented correctly.
Msd was the first company to develop and offer the multiple sparking capacitive discharge ignition for engines.
Apply a liberal coat of the heat sink compound to the aluminum base of the module.
With the cap oriented correctly take the plug wire to the left of the notch and transfer it over to the msd cap from the old cap.
Remove the existing distributor cap without disconnecting any of the spark plug wires.
Remove the cap rotor module and condenser if equipped from the original distributor.