MSD 83775 distributor for the 1975-1976 Ford F-150 V8 5.9L or 6.4L, the 1975-1979 F-150 V8 7.5L, the 1977-1979 F-150 V8 6.6L and other vehicles is an MSD Ignition distributor that routes spark to the cylinders and runs with an MSD Crank Trigger. It is designed for race applications.
- Low-profile Rynite-molded cap with a wire retainer; only a rotor sits under the cap
- Standard-height housing that works with cast intake manifolds
- Polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction
- Sealed ball bearing pressed into the housing guides the shaft for long life and high-RPM stability
- Bronze gear supplied for race cam applications
- Large-diameter distributor cap to prevent spark scatter on high cylinder pressure engines
Quick facts
- Part: MSD 83775 distributor
- Fits: the 1975-1976 Ford F-150 V8 5.9L or 6.4L, the 1975-1979 F-150 V8 7.5L, the 1977-1979 F-150 V8 6.6L and other vehicles
A worn distributor can show up as misfires, rough running or hard starting. Before you replace the distributor, rule out the crank trigger, the ignition control, the wiring and the plugs, because a fault in any of them can produce a similar misfire.
Fits
It is listed for a wide range of Ford models, such as the 1964-1966 Ford F-250 V8 5.9L, the 1965-1967 F-250 V8 5.8L, the 1968-1976 F-250 V8 5.9L or 6.4L, the 1973-1979 F-250 V8 7.5L, the 1977-1982 F-250 V8 6.6L and the 1983-1996 F-250 V8 7.5L, and the 1967-1969 Ford Mustang V8 6.4L, the 1967-1971 Mustang V8 7.0L and the 1969-1973 Mustang V8 5.8L. Driving a different Ford? Look up your year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Engine: Ford 351C-M-460
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Housing: standard height
- Cap: wide, low profile
Build and materials
- Type: crank trigger distributor, no advance assembly or pick-up
- Shaft: polished steel with QPQ coating, sealed ball bearing
- Gear: bronze
- Cap: Rynite-molded, Ford-style, with wire retainer
- Warranty: MSD Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One distributor with its bronze gear. One is the quantity this listing holds and the quantity the application calls for.
Installation notes
- Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control, since the housing has no advance assembly or pick-up.
- MSD Billet Hold-Down Clamp PN 8010MSD is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Mustang distributor for the 1969-1973 Ford Mustang V8 5.8L?
Yes. MSD 83775 is listed for the 1969-1973 Ford Mustang V8 5.8L, the 1967-1969 Mustang V8 6.4L and the 1967-1971 Mustang V8 7.0L.
Will this Ford F-250 distributor fit a 1983-1996 Ford F-250 V8 7.5L?
Yes. MSD 83775 is listed for the 1983-1996 Ford F-250 V8 7.5L.
Does the MSD 83775 distributor have a pick-up or advance assembly?
No. The only thing under the cap is a rotor, so this distributor must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control.
What is the shaft made of on this crank trigger distributor?
It has a polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction, guided by a sealed ball bearing pressed into the housing.
Does this crank trigger distributor come with a gear?
Yes. This listing is one distributor supplied with a bronze gear for race cam applications.
