Pro-Billet Distributor, Black Anodized, Small Cap, Steel Gear — Ford 289-302

$507.95

Pro-Billet distributor for Ford 289–302 small blocks in a black anodized finish, with a small cap and a steel gear installed for hydraulic roller cams. CNC-machined billet housing.

  • Black anodized - the ignition blends into a finished engine bay.
  • Gear work done - steel gear installed and set for hydraulic roller cams.
  • Chrome moly advance - plate and weights fine blanked; settings hold.
  • Small cap - keeps things tidy at the back of the intake.
  • Locks out - ready for a crank trigger when the build gets there.

Install Level: Moderate

Requires an MSD 6, 7 or 8 Series ignition control, sold separately.
Ignition coil not included.
Steel gear is for hydraulic roller cams. Match gear material to your camshaft.

SKU: 857931

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Pro-Billet Distributor, Black Anodized, Small Cap, Steel Gear — Ford 289-302
$507.95

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Overview
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Let the ignition disappear. Keep the roller cam protected.

A black anodized Pro-Billet small diameter distributor for Ford 289-302, shipped with the steel gear already installed and set for a hydraulic roller camshaft. Requires an MSD 6, 7, or 8 Series ignition control.

Not every build wants chrome and red caps. This one is black anodized so the hardware blends into a finished engine bay instead of pulling your eye to it.

Underneath the finish, it solves the Ford gear problem outright. No pressed-fit swap, no cross-drilling the shaft, no gear-height setup on the bench — the steel gear is Melonized QPQ coated, installed, and matched to hydraulic roller cams. A flat tappet cam needs a different gear material, so check your cam card first.

The hardware is standard Pro-Billet, which is to say built to stay put. CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base. QPQ-coated shaft on a sealed ball bearing. Advance plate and weights fine blanked from chrome moly steel, with the mechanical advance adjustable by supplied springs and lockable for crank trigger use. The small cap keeps things tidy at the back of the intake.

What's In the Box

The distributor and what ships with it:

  • x1 Pro-Billet Small Diameter Distributor — Black Anodized, CNC Billet Housing and Base
  • x1 Distributor Cap — Small Diameter
  • x1 Rotor
  • x1 Steel Gear, Melonized QPQ Coated, Installed
  • Advance Springs and Stop Bushings
  • Not included: ignition coil, MSD ignition control
  • Fits: Ford Small Block 289-302.
  • Requires: an MSD 6, 7, or 8 Series ignition control, sold separately.
  • Gear: Steel, Melonized QPQ — for hydraulic roller cams. A flat tappet cam needs a different gear.
  • Color: Black Anodized per the spec table.
  • Emissions: Code 3 — non-emissions-controlled vehicles only. Warranty: 1 Year Limited.
MSD part number 857931
Black anodized finish
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base
Small diameter distributor cap
QPQ-coated shaft on a sealed ball bearing
Advance plate and weights fine blanked from chrome moly steel
Mechanical advance adjustable by supplied springs; locks out for crank trigger use
Steel gear - Melonized QPQ coated; installed
Includes: distributor; small diameter cap; rotor; installed steel gear; advance springs and stop bushings
Not included: ignition coil; MSD ignition control

Questions? Talk to the FFG Team

For fitment questions or build-specific guidance, the FFG team has you covered.

Email: info@fatfender.com

Call: (480) 621-6072

Ford small block 289-302.
Hydraulic roller camshafts - steel gear installed.
Requires an MSD 6; 7 or 8 Series ignition control.

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