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MSD AMC 232-258 Distributor for Jeep

Part # 8516

  • 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
ColorRed
Distributor Cap IncludedYes
Distributor TypeMagnetic Pickup
EngineAMC/Jeep 4.0L Inline 6
Gear MaterialCast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated
Grade TypePerformance
Ignition Box RequiredYes
Ignition Coil IncludedNo
Ignition Rotor IncludedYes
UPC / GTIN00085132085163
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Fits these vehicles

YearMakeModelSubmodelEngineNote
1974JeepCherokeeBase, S4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1977JeepCherokeeBase, S, Wide Track Chief4.2L I6Pro-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
1978JeepCherokeeBase, S, Wide Track, Wide Track Chief4.2L I6Pro-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
1979JeepCherokeeBase, S, Wide Track, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Golden Eagle4.2L I6Pro-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
1980JeepCherokeeBase, S, Wide Track, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Golden Eagle, Wide Track Laredo, Wide Track Limited4.2L I6Pro-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
1981JeepCherokeeBase, Chief, Laredo, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Laredo4.2L I6Pro-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
1982JeepCherokeeBase, Chief, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Laredo4.2L I6Pro-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
1983JeepCherokeeBase, Pioneer, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Laredo4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1974JeepCJ5Base3.8L I6, 4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1976JeepCJ5Base, Renegade3.8L I6, 4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1978JeepCJ5Base, Golden Eagle, Renegade3.8L I6, 4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1975JeepCJ6Base3.8L I6, 4.2L I6Pro-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
1976JeepCJ7Base, Renegade3.8L I6, 4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1978JeepCJ7Base, Golden Eagle, Renegade3.8L I6, 4.2L I6Pro-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
1986JeepCJ7Base, Laredo, Renegade4.2L I6-
1972 - 1973JeepCommandoBase3.8L I6, 4.2L I6Pro-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
1972JeepDJ5Base3.8L I6Pro-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 - 1974JeepDJ5Base3.8L I6, 4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1967JeepGladiatorBase3.8L I6Pro-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 - 1985JeepGrand WagoneerBase, Limited4.2L I6Pro-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
1986JeepGrand WagoneerBase4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1976JeepJ10Base4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1987JeepJ10Base4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1971JeepJ-100Base3.8L I6Pro-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
1974JeepJ20Base4.2L I6Pro-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
1976JeepJ20Base4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1971JeepJ-2500Base3.8L I6Pro-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 - 1973JeepJ-2500Base4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1970JeepJ-2600Base3.8L I6Pro-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 - 1973JeepJ-2600Base4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1969JeepJ-2700Base3.8L I6Pro-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 - 1970JeepJ-3500Base3.8L I6Pro-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 - 1970JeepJ-3600Base3.8L I6Pro-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 - 1970JeepJ-3700Base3.8L I6Pro-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
1968JeepJ-3800Base3.8L I6Pro-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
1981JeepScramblerBase4.2L I6Pro-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 - 1983JeepScramblerBase, SL, SR4.2L I6Pro-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
1984JeepScramblerBase, SR4.2L I6Pro-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
1985JeepScramblerBase, Laredo, Renegade4.2L I6Pro-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
1972JeepWagoneerBase4.2L I6Pro-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
1973JeepWagoneerBase, Custom4.2L I6Pro-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
1987JeepWranglerBase, Laredo, Sport4.2L I6Pro-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
1988JeepWranglerBase, Islander, Laredo, S, Sahara, Sport4.2L I6Pro-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