MSD AMC 232-258 Distributor for Jeep
Part # 8516
Features
- CARB E.O. Approved
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- 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
- Designed for street/performance use with a mechanical and vacuum advance
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Supplied with a socket style distributor cap and rotor
- Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
Description
Each precision CNC-machined billet aluminum housing features a sealed ball-bearing and long sintered bushing for stability at any rpm and increased endurance. An oversized steel shaft receives a QPQ coating to reduce friction and prevent corrosion.
Specifications
| C.A.R.B. EO # | D-40-39 |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Distributor Cap Included | Yes |
| Distributor Type | Magnetic Pickup |
| Engine | AMC/Jeep 4.0L Inline 6 |
| Gear Material | Cast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Ignition Box Required | Yes |
| Ignition Coil Included | No |
| Ignition Rotor Included | Yes |
| UPC / GTIN | 00085132085163 |
| Warranty | Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty |
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Jeep | Cherokee | Base, S | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1975 - 1977 | Jeep | Cherokee | Base, S, Wide Track Chief | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1978 | Jeep | Cherokee | Base, S, Wide Track, Wide Track Chief | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1979 | Jeep | Cherokee | Base, S, Wide Track, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Golden Eagle | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1980 | Jeep | Cherokee | Base, S, Wide Track, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Golden Eagle, Wide Track Laredo, Wide Track Limited | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1981 | Jeep | Cherokee | Base, Chief, Laredo, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Laredo | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1982 | Jeep | Cherokee | Base, Chief, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Laredo | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1983 | Jeep | Cherokee | Base, Pioneer, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Laredo | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1972 - 1974 | Jeep | CJ5 | Base | 3.8L I6, 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1975 - 1976 | Jeep | CJ5 | Base, Renegade | 3.8L I6, 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1977 - 1978 | Jeep | CJ5 | Base, Golden Eagle, Renegade | 3.8L I6, 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1972 - 1975 | Jeep | CJ6 | Base | 3.8L I6, 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1976 | Jeep | CJ7 | Base, Renegade | 3.8L I6, 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1977 - 1978 | Jeep | CJ7 | Base, Golden Eagle, Renegade | 3.8L I6, 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1986 | Jeep | CJ7 | Base, Laredo, Renegade | 4.2L I6 | - |
| 1972 - 1973 | Jeep | Commando | Base | 3.8L I6, 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1972 | Jeep | DJ5 | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1973 - 1974 | Jeep | DJ5 | Base | 3.8L I6, 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1965 - 1967 | Jeep | Gladiator | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1984 - 1985 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | Base, Limited | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1986 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | Base | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1974 - 1976 | Jeep | J10 | Base | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1978 - 1987 | Jeep | J10 | Base | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1965 - 1971 | Jeep | J-100 | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1974 | Jeep | J20 | Base | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1976 | Jeep | J20 | Base | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1968 - 1971 | Jeep | J-2500 | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1972 - 1973 | Jeep | J-2500 | Base | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1968 - 1970 | Jeep | J-2600 | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1972 - 1973 | Jeep | J-2600 | Base | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1968 - 1969 | Jeep | J-2700 | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1968 - 1970 | Jeep | J-3500 | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1968 - 1970 | Jeep | J-3600 | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1968 - 1970 | Jeep | J-3700 | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1968 | Jeep | J-3800 | Base | 3.8L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1981 | Jeep | Scrambler | Base | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1982 - 1983 | Jeep | Scrambler | Base, SL, SR | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1984 | Jeep | Scrambler | Base, SR | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1985 | Jeep | Scrambler | Base, Laredo, Renegade | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1972 | Jeep | Wagoneer | Base | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1973 | Jeep | Wagoneer | Base, Custom | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1987 | Jeep | Wrangler | Base, Laredo, Sport | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |
| 1988 | Jeep | Wrangler | Base, Islander, Laredo, S, Sahara, Sport | 4.2L I6 | Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles |