Part No. 8154 - Shielded Crank Trigger Pickup 3/8 x 1.5

The Non-Magnetic Pick-Up. The 3/8" diameter Pick-Ups are used with MSD’s Sprint Car Crank Trigger systems as well as the professional racing kits from RCD and PSI.

Features:

Shielded Wires

Part No. 8276 - Pickup Assembly, Non-Magnetic, 3/4"x16 UNF

MSD’s Non-Magnetic Pick-Ups are engineered for extreme applications. In fact, this Pick-Up was designed and tested on 300+ mph top fuel dragsters! To live up to MSD’s demanding expectations in these extreme applications, we took it upon ourselves to design and build the Pick-Ups in-house. This way we can control every aspect of their assembly and quality. Each Pick-Up is hand wound on a special bobbin and terminated to our tinned conductor, teflon jacketed wiring. These wires are also routed through a strain relief for protection. This assembly is then installed into the precision housing and is potted with a fracture resistant epoxy compound. To ensure that the windings are entirely encased in epoxy, the Pick-Ups undergo a vacuum procedure to remove any air inside the housing. All of these procedures are necessary to produce the strongest, most reliable non-magnetic Pick-Up available.

Features:

Replacement Pick-up

Part No. 8378 - Ford 351W Crank Trigger Distributor

Blue oval racers will be happy to see these Crank Trigger Distributors. The housing of these three distributors are standard-height Ford Distributors so they will work with cast intake manifolds. These distributors have a low-profile cap assembly to clear busy intake set-ups and are topped with MSD’s new Rynite-molded Ford-style cap and wire retainer. The low design is accomplished because the only thing under the cap is a rotor! These distributors don’t have an advance assembly or pick-up so they must be used with a Crank Trigger. Since these distributors are designed for racing applications, a ball bearing is pressed into the housing to guide the polished steel shaft. Each distributor is supplied with a bronze gear.

Features:

Standard height housings designed to work with cast intake manifolds
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction
Shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control
Supplied with a large diameter HEI style distributor cap and rotor
Supplied with bronze gear
No CARB Exemption Order Number

Part No. 84697 - Chevy V8 Crank Trigger Distributor

The unique design of these distributors fit tight intake systems while still transferring the high volt­age of the MSD racing ignition to the spark plugs. The high voltage carrying capabilities are the re­sult of several features which have been designed just for Chevy engines.

Features:

Designed to fit low in the block to clear firewall and intake combinations
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Oversized polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction
Shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control
Supplied with large diameter HEI style distributor cap and rotor
Supplied with bronze gear
No CARB Exemption Order Number

Part No. 8486 - Super Tall Block Crab Cap Distributor, Chevy V8

The MSD Crab Cap Distributors are built specifically for racing engines with almost no room for a distributor due to tunnel rams or blowers. The distributor is equipped with a special low-profile crab style distributor cap to allow it to fit in extremely tight areas. The housing features two optional O-rings at the bottom that improve oil control by preventing oil pressure loss. Also, a small oil bleed hole located in the base sprays oil on the distributor and camshaft gears to prevent excessive wear. Since this is a racing distributor, there is an adjustable slip collar to make up for engines that have had the distance between the mounting surface and the gear modified. Crowning this distributor is MSD’s own Crab Cap! This cap incorporates spark plug style terminals for a better connection and grip to the plug wires.

The super tall crab cap model has all of the same features, plus is taller to fit special racing blocks such as the Allen Root and Rocket blocks.

Features:

Designed to fit low in the block to clear firewall and intake combinations
0.500” taller housing for extra tall Chevrolet based engine blocks
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Adjustable slip collar for engines with modified deck heights
Oversized polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction
Shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
Supplied with small, low crab style distributor cap, rotor and bronze gear
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control
No CARB Exemption Order Number

Part No. 8489 - Chevy Crab Cap Crank Trigger Distributor

The MSD Crab Cap Distributors are built specifically for racing engines with almost no room for a distributor due to tunnel rams or blowers. The distributor is equipped with a special low-profile crab style distributor cap to allow it to fit in extremely tight areas. The housing features two optional O-rings at the bottom that improve oil control by preventing oil pressure loss. Also, a small oil bleed hole located in the base sprays oil on the distributor and camshaft gears to prevent excessive wear. Since this is a racing distributor, there is an adjustable slip collar to make up for engines that have had the distance between the mounting surface and the gear modified. Crowning this distributor is MSD’s own Crab Cap! This cap incorporates spark plug style terminals for a better connection and grip to the plug wires.

Features:

Designed to fit low in the block to clear firewall and intake combinations
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base is designed for standard Chevrolet blocks
Adjustable slip collar for engines with modified deck heights
0.500” taller for extra tall Chevrolet based engine blocks
Oversized polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction
Shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
Supplied with small, low crab style distributor cap, rotor and bronze gear
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control
No CARB Exemption Order Number

Part No. 8505 - Magnetic Pickup Assembly

This is a replacement pick-up for older style crank trigger systems that require a magnetic pick-up. This pick-up is magnet­ic and must be used with a trigger wheel equipped with steel studs to create a signal. The pick-up is .75” x 16” x 2.25”.

Part No. 8558 - Tall Block Chevy V8 Distributor

The Tall Block Distributor has the same features as our standard Low-Profile Distributor plus a unique slip collar design. This allows the PN 8558 to fit in most tall block engines that have had the deck height modified.

Features:

Designed to fit low in the block to clear firewall and intake combinations
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Adjustable slip collar mounting flange for engines with modified deck heights
Oversized polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction
Shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control
Supplied with large diameter HEI style distributor cap and rotor
Supplied with bronze gear
No CARB Exemption Order Number

Part No. 8569 - Ford 351C 460 Crank Trigger Distributor

The MSD Low-Profile Ford Crank Trigger Distributor is designed specifically for dual carb sheet metal intakes and must be used with an MSD Flying Magnet Crank Trigger system. The Low Profile distributor uses a large diameter distributor cap which allows it to carry the high voltage outputs of an MSD race ignition. For high-rpm stability, the Low Profile Distributor’s housing is CNC machined from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum. Inside this precision housing, a heat-treated 9/16” diameter distributor shaft is guided by an upper sealed ball bearing for high rpm endurance and stability.

Features:

Designed to fit low in the block for racing applications with sheet metal intake manifold combinations
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction
Shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control
Supplied with large diameter HEI style distributor cap and rotor
Supplied with bronze gear
No CARB Exemption Order Number

Part No. 8605 - MSD Crank Triggers Adjustment Kit

Making small, precise timing changes with a crank trigger is simple with the new EZ-Adjust! This accessory installs to most MSD Flying Magnet Crank Trigger brackets. Adjustments are made by turning a bolt rather than loosening the entire Pick-Up assembly and moving it. Once your adjustments are made the Adjuster locks in place.

Part No. 8633 - Chrysler Small Block Crank Trigger Kit
Part No. 8636 - Chrysler Big Block Crank Trigger Kit
Part No. 8650 - Pontiac V8 Crank Trigger Kit

For a long time, racers have known that one of the best things to do to an engine to improve its performance is to stabilize the ignition timing. The MSD Flying Magnet Crank Trigger system does exactly that by using four magnets embedded in an aluminum wheel. Although similar in appearance to other crank triggers, the MSD Flying Magnet design works on a different principle.Most crank triggers have a wheel, with steel studs sticking out, bolted to the harmonic balancer. As the crankshaft turns, the studs pass by a stationary magnetic pick-up, triggering the ignition. This pick-up can be triggered by other bolts, debris or even vibrations which will cause a loss of power or engine damage. The MSD Flying Magnet Crank Trigger uses four magnets secured in the aluminum trigger wheel that pass by a stationary non-magnetic pick-up to trigger the ignition. This “flying magnet” design produces accurate trigger signals and the non-magnetic pick-up cannot be false triggered.Each Flying Magnet Crank Trigger includes a two-piece mounting bracket for the non-magnetic pick-up that in most cases will work on either the passenger side or driver’s side of the engine (the SB Chrysler and SB Ford brackets mount on only one side). The CNC-machined aluminum bracket securely holds the pick-up in place and is slotted to provide a wide range of timing adjustment. Spacers are included so you can mount the bracket on engines with standard motor mounts or engines with a .25” motor plate. These systems will trigger MSD 6, 7, 8 and 10 Series Ignitions and all MSD Timing Accessories.

Features:

Absolutely the most accurate way to trigger the ignition.
The non-magnetic pickup cannot be false triggered.
Powerful magnets are embedded in a billet aluminum trigger wheel.
Kits feature special brackets and mounting hardware for a variety of engines.

 
Part No. 8655 - Universal Crank Trigger Kit

Racers have always been inventive and willing to fabri­cate the parts they need if nothing is available. Building a crank trigger system is not an easy task but there has been an increasing number of unique front hub systems and distributorless ignitions that require one. MSD’s Universal Flying Magnet Crank Trigger Kit will give you a head start in fabbing a custom kit for your application. This kit is supplied with everything you’ll need to get you going in the right direction. A 7” billet aluminum wheel is supplied that has magnet positions for 4, 6, 8, 10 or even 12-cylinder engines. An oversized bracket arm is supplied that can be cut down to your specs and an “L” shaped holder is also supplied that can be machined for the 3/4” or 3/8” pick-up.

Part No. 8984 - Starter Saver w/Signal Stabilizer

When you install a crank trigger system, having locked out timing may put a strain on the starter and flywheel. This compact controller provides a retard that automatically retards the timing during cranking to ease the pressure. The MSD Starter Saver measures only 1.5” X 3.5” X 2” and wires into your ignition system with only four wires. It can be programmed to retard the tim­ing 10° or 20° during cranking only. The retard is activated when the engine begins cranking and is deactivated once the engine reaches over 800 rpm. (If the engine rpm drops below 500 rpm it will activate again.)The Starter Saver receives the trigger signal through an MSD Crank Trigger Pick-Up or the Distributor’s magnetic pick-up. This Control has a very accurate pick-up compensation circuit resulting in rock steady timing throughout the entire rpm range of your engine. There is also an LED that illuminates with each trigger signal to confirm operation and the circuitry is completely potted in a polyurethane compound for extreme vibration resistance.

Features:

Compact unit provides 10° or 20° of start retard to ease pressure on the starter and flywheel during cranking
Plugs into an MSD Distributor or Crank Trigger pickup
Built-in LED monitors trigger input signals
Built-in signal stabilizer produces steady timing at all rpm
Unit is completely potted with Ciba polyurethane compound
Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control, magnetic pickup trigger and only on V-8 applications
No CARB Exemption Order Number