Msd 8378 Ford 351W Crank Trigger Distributor Installat User Manual download pdf

Note: Read these instructions completely before attempting the installation.

Parts Included:

1 - MSD Distributor Assembly 1 - Gasket

2 - O-Rings 1 - Rotor Phasing Tech Brief

1 - Tube of Gear Lubricant 2 - 1.5" Self Tapping Screws

1 - Wire Retainer

Replacement Parts:

Rotor and Base, PN 8457

Cap, PN 8408

WARNING: During installation, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting the cables,

always remove the Negative cable ﬁrst and install it last.

Note: A Crank Trigger must be used with this distributor.

An MSD Billet Hold-Down Clamp, PN 8010, is recommended.

INSTALLING THE DISTRIBUTOR

1. Position the number one cylinder at the desired timing.

2. Apply a liberal amount of the supplied lubricant to the distributor gear.

3. Install the distributor making sure that it seats fully. If the distributor will not fully seat, you may need

to rotate the oil pump shaft.

4. Rotate the distributor until the rotor aligns with the number one terminal of the distributor cap.

5. Position and tighten the hold-down clamp onto the distributor.

6. Install the distributor cap and clamp it in place.

7. Install the spark plug wires.

8. It is recommended to check and conﬁrm correct rotor phasing. The supplied tech breif explains

rotor phasing in detail.

9. An optional wire retainer is supplied to secure the wires in place. Align the mounting bosses and

use the two self-tapping screws to hold the retainer in place.

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MSD Billet Crank Trigger Distributors

Ford V8 Engines 289/302, PN 8379

351W, PN 8378

351C, 460, PN 8377

Sheet Metal Intakes 351C, 460W, PN 8569

460 Bob Glidden Block, PN 85691

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - INSTALLING THE DISTRIBUTOR

Note: Read these instructions completely before attempting the installation.Parts Included:1 - MSD Distributor Assembly 1 - Gasket2 - O-Rings

Page 2 - TECH NOTES

Limited Warranty MSD warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under its intended normal use*, when properly installe

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