Crab Cap Distributor, Steel Gear — Ford 289-302, Low Profile

$675.95

Crab cap distributor with steel gear for Ford 289–302 small blocks. The low-profile, side-exit cap clears blowers and tall air cleaners, built on the proven Pro-Billet base.

  • Side wire exit - clears a blower; air cleaner or bracket a conventional cap fights.
  • Pro-Billet internals - the clearance win costs nothing in trigger accuracy.
  • Steel gear supplied - listed by MSD for most hydraulic roller cam applications.
  • Adjustable advance - springs and stop bushings included; locks out for a crank trigger.
  • Sealed ball bearing - hardened shaft stays stable through high rpm.

Install Level: Moderate

Requires an MSD ignition control, sold separately.
Ignition coil not included.
Ships with a steel gear. Check with your cam manufacturer for the correct gear.

SKU: 85824

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Crab Cap Distributor, Steel Gear — Ford 289-302, Low Profile
$675.95

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Overview
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Out of room up top? Send the wires out the side.

A low-profile crab cap distributor for Ford 289-302 built on the Pro-Billet foundation — the plug wires exit the side of the cap instead of the top, significantly lowering overall height. Steel gear supplied. Requires an MSD ignition control.

This one solves a height problem. Ford owners with distributor clearance issues from a blower, an air cleaner, or other parts interference are the reason it exists. A crab cap lets the plug wires exit the side of the cap, significantly lowering overall height where a conventional cap will not clear.

It is built on the proven foundation of the MSD Pro-Billet line, so the clearance win costs nothing in accuracy. A race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor deliver accurate trigger signals throughout high rpm, on a hardened steel shaft in a sealed ball bearing.

It ships with a steel gear, which MSD lists as compatible with most hydraulic roller cam applications — and MSD advises contacting your cam manufacturer for the proper gear. The fully adjustable mechanical advance uses supplied springs and stop bushings, and locks out for crank trigger systems.

What's In the Box

The distributor and what ships with it:

  • x1 Crab Cap Pro-Billet Distributor — CNC Billet Housing, Low Profile
  • x1 Crab Style Distributor Cap — Side Wire Exit
  • x1 Rotor
  • x1 Steel Gear, Melonized QPQ Coated
  • Advance Springs and Stop Bushings
  • Not included: ignition coil, MSD ignition control
  • Fits: Ford Small Block 289-302. Requires: an MSD ignition control.
  • Cap: Crab Style, Side Wire Exit. Color: Red per the spec table.
  • Gear: Steel, Melonized QPQ — listed for most hydraulic roller cam applications. Contact your cam manufacturer for the proper gear.
  • Advance: Mechanical, Fully Adjustable, Lockable for Crank Trigger.
  • Emissions: Code 3 — non-emissions-controlled vehicles only. Prop 65 warning.
MSD part number 85824
Crab style cap - plug wires exit the side of the cap; significantly lower overall height
CNC billet housing - Pro-Billet foundation
Race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
Hardened steel shaft in a sealed ball bearing
Steel gear - Melonized QPQ coated
Fully adjustable mechanical advance; supplied springs and stop bushings
Advance locks out for crank trigger systems
Includes: distributor; crab style cap; rotor; steel gear; advance springs and stop bushings
Not included: ignition coil; MSD ignition control

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Email: info@fatfender.com

Call: (480) 621-6072

Ford small block 289-302.
Requires an MSD ignition control.
Steel gear - confirm the correct gear material with your camshaft manufacturer.

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