{"product_id":"ready-to-run-distributor-black-cap-steel-gear-ford-289-302-racing-use-only-835251","title":"Ready-to-Run Distributor, Black Cap, Steel Gear — Ford 289\/302, Racing Use Only","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack cap. Steel gear. Competition only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Ready-to-Run Pro-Billet distributor for Ford 289 and 302 combining a small diameter black cap with a Melonized QPQ steel gear for hydraulic roller cams. One caveat first: MSD lists this one as Emission Code 4, racing use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want the blacked-out look and a steel gear in the same distributor, this is the combination. The gear is what makes it: Melonized QPQ coated, installed and set at the correct height, ready for a hydraulic roller camshaft out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat saves the part of a Ford gear change nobody wants. The gear is a pressed fit that normally requires cross-drilling the shaft and setting height precisely, so skipping it keeps the build moving. MSD's reasoning applies across the line: matching gear to cam material prevents premature failure of the cam or gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady-to-Run means self-contained — no ignition box to mount, ground, or feed — and a vacuum advance mechanism is included. Housing and base are CNC machined billet aluminum, with weight pins staked and TIG welded. Be clear on the emissions designation: Code 4 is competition vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distributor and what ships with it:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ex1 Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributor — CNC Billet Housing and Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ex1 Small Diameter Black Distributor Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ex1 Rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ex1 Vacuum Advance Mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvance Springs and Stop Bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ex1 Steel Gear, Melonized QPQ Coated, Installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: ignition coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Ford 289 \/ 302 small block V8. Requires: no MSD ignition control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear: Steel, Melonized QPQ — for hydraulic roller cams. A flat tappet cam needs a different gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap: Small Diameter, Black. Color: Black per the spec table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmissions: Code 4 — racing use only, for unregistered competition vehicles. Prop 65 warning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1 Year Limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MSD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48748319211710,"sku":"835251","price":727.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/6707\/2702\/files\/holley-Distributor-Ford-289-302-Ready-to-Run-Black-Cap-Steel-Gear-fatfender_cf7eedb2-0fde-45ea-8f77-fac21bc42857.jpg?v=1786990469","url":"https:\/\/fatfender.com\/products\/ready-to-run-distributor-black-cap-steel-gear-ford-289-302-racing-use-only-835251","provider":"Fat Fender Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}