MSD Distributor rust
 

Can I still use this Distributor. Is there replacement parts for the ones that are rusty.Its a MSD 8560. Don't no how the water made it in. Thanks Phil

Re: MSD Distributor rust
 

Send it back to MSD in El Paso & they'll freshin it up for you.

If you do send it out, check out thier turn around time. Gets busy this time of year. I would also send them the MSD box to check that out as well. Ideally if you can afford to keep a spare box it would be a good idea. Seems they always go out when you need it the most.

Re: MSD Distributor rust
 

mine did the same thing.

Re: MSD Distributor rust
 

I sent mine for a refresh three years ago. The cost was $75.00. You will receive (basically) a new distributor, cap included.
Chances are, it will not be the same one you send them.
I had a small prick punch on the base ring to help facilitate installation and get me close to base timing. The distributor I received did not have the prick punch.
It is a good deal.

Re: MSD Distributor rust
 

They all do that.Take it apart,brush off all the rust,spray paint the rotor with a can of Merc. etching primer,this will last several seasons.

Re: MSD Distributor rust
 

You can buy all the parts from Summit and do it your self if MSD's turn around is too long. CHange the distributor gear while your at it.

Re: MSD Distributor rust
 

Took mine apart yesterday and it was trashed. No onder the boat was hard to start and wouldnt idle ..

Re: MSD Distributor rust
 

Thanks Cig3. Summit has it all. Just one question anyone ever replace the reluctor in there msd billet PN-8560. I've change gears and rotors but never the reluctor. Thanks Phil

Re: MSD Distributor rust
 

I did.. and the replacement was a bit different than the one I took off. I think there was an extra slot or something, but they just press off, not a big deal. I just cant remember what I found different.. I think I had to cut a slot in the new one.. have to revisit it..

Dick

Re: MSD Distributor rust
 

Thanks Dick. You said it was short a slot? I have the link to summit with the reluctor showing. Does this one have the slot you were talking about. thanks again.

Phil

http://store.summitracing.com/largei...t=MSD-PRD10071