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MSD Flathead Ford Ready-to-Run Distributor for '49-'53 8573

MSD Flathead Ford Ready-to-Run Distributor for '49-'53 8573
MSD Flathead Ford Ready-to-Run Distributor for '49-'53 8573
$1,317.99 ea
NEWARRIVING SOONEstimated Ship Date 05/11/2026 (If Ordered Today)8 Available from HOLLEY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS as of 04/27/2026
Model: 4953362
Select a Vehicle or refer to the Vehicle Fitment Tab below to verify that this part fits your vehicle.
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These distributors are built around a CNC-machined billet aluminum housing and features a maintenace-free magnetic pickup so there are no points to worry about. A precision reluctor is mounted to a QPQ-coated steel shaft which is guided by a sealed ball bearing for accurate timing signals throughout the entire rpm range. The distributors also offer an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. Chromoly weights move smoothly on nylon pads and different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can custom tailor a timing curve to match your engine's requirements. The best thing about this distributor is that it features an ignition module that is built into the billet aluminum housing. This distributor drops in the engine and connects with only three wires
Features:
  • Designed for 1949-1953 8-BA Ford Flathead engines
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Accepts Cap-A-Dapts
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap, rotor, gear, roll pin and setup spacer
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • Includes built-in Rev Limiter!
About MSD Ignition

Racers never stop experimenting as they search for every way to wring out more power or handling performance to to gain an edge over the competition. The team at MSD is no different as we strive to deliver the products you  need to meet your performance goals. We continue to innovate and invent components and technology that deliver  performance and reliability with products that are easy to use and install. 

Over the course of 40-plus years, MSD Performance has been driving the development of innovative components  that helped shape the way our cars race and perform. From super speedways to road courses, land speed racing to  top fuel dragsters, and of course your traditional hot rod, MSD has provided the components to fire nearly anything in  motorsports.

MSD was the first company to develop and offer the multiple sparking, capacitive discharge ignition for engines. The line of MSD 6-Series Ignitions are the most popular aftermarket ignitions in the world due to our race-proven performance on the track and our reliability on the street!

Early on, MSD focused squarely on ignition systems with revolutionary products like the multiple sparking CD ignition, timing and rev controls, billet aluminum distributors and the Pro-Mag, an incredible breakthrough in power  and endurance. 

Today MSD is developing electronics for your entire powertrain. The Atomic EFI systems for the LS engine platform and throttle body are now complemented with a transmission controller. Our DynaForce Starters and Alternators  ensure that your engine cranks over to fire up and the Alternators keep it charged. MSD is poised to deliver components that work and communicate together to provide performance and value.

Downloads:

Download Name File Size
rev_limiter_addendum.pdf93.64KB
frm33565_ready_to_run_add.pdf94.73KB
2357_add.pdf57.24KB
8573.pdf516.53KB

Vehicle Fitment:

The Vehicle Fitment Guide is to be used as a general reference. The data has been provided by our suppliers and manufacturers and may contain errors or incorrect data. Always refer to a professional to verify correct fitment for your vehicle.
Make Model Submodel Years Engine Fitment Notes
Ford Club Base 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Country Sedan 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Country Sedan 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Country Sedan 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Country Sedan 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Country Squire 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Country Squire 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Country Squire 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Country Squire 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Courier Sedan Delivery 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Courier Sedan Delivery 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Crestline 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Crestline 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Crestline 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Crestline 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Custom 1949 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Custom 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Custom 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Custom 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Customline 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Customline 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Deluxe 1949 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Deluxe 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Deluxe 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-100 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-1 1949 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-1 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-1 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-1 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-250 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-2 1949 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-2 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-2 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-2 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-350 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-3 1949 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-3 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-3 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F-3 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F4 1949 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F4 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F4 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford F4 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Mainline 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Mainline 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Ranch Wagon 1950 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Ranch Wagon 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Ranch Wagon 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Ranch Wagon 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Sunliner 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Sunliner 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Victoria 1951 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Victoria 1952 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;
Ford Victoria 1953 3.9L / 239 / V8 Ready-To-Run Distributor; Flathead Ford Engines;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles;

Specifications:

Color Red
Distributor Type Ready To Run
Emission Code 3
Engine Ford Flathead
Gear Cast Iron
Part Type Distributor
Product Type Distributor
Proposition 65 www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty

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