Distributor Drive Gear for 1975-1996 Ford F-150 & More - MSD 8583

MSD 8583 distributor drive gear for the 1975-1996 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L and other vehicles meshes with the camshaft gear to turn the distributor. This listing is one gear.

• Bronze and nickel combination forms high-strength gear teeth that are less prone to wear, even with high-volume oil pumps
• Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance and running properties
• Melonite QPQ coating reduces friction and initial wear
• Proprietary formulated ductile iron
• Micro polished surface for smooth contact
• Increased outer hardened layer thickness, RC 55-60

Quick facts

• Part: MSD 8583 distributor drive gear
• Fits: 1975-1996 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L and other vehicles
• Condition: New

A worn distributor drive gear can show up as a rough-running engine, ticking or whining near the distributor, or fine metal in the oil. Ignition problems can cause similar signs, so with the engine off and cool, look at the gear teeth for chips, scoring or uneven wear before you replace it.

Fits

This gear fits the 1975-1996 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L, the 1980-1996 Ford F-250 V8 5.0L and the 1982-1995 Ford Mustang V8 5.0L, and each takes one gear. Many other vehicles are covered too, so if your car is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.

Specifications