MSD Distributor Drive Gear; Steel (1979 5.0L Mustang; 82-85 5.0L Mustang)

Replace a Worn Or Damaged Distributor Drive Gear. In early model Mustangs, the 5.0L Windsor-based engine controls ignition timing through a single ignition coil, a distributor, and eight separate spark plug wires. As the ignition coil fires, a current is sent to the distributor, which utilizes a gear-driven electrical pickup to send ignition current to each cylinder based on the rotation of the camshaft. While a relatively simple and reliable system, your Mustang’s Distributor Drive Gear can experience wear and tear on the teeth’ contact surfaces, resulting in improperly timed ignition that leads to misfires, hard starts, a rough idle, and non-operation. If these conditions sound familiar, then it may be time to swap out your Mustang’s distributor drive gear with this premium MSD replacement.

Premium Durability. Unlike race-specific bronze distributor drive gears, this hardened steel gear features a premium, durable construction for use in street applications equipped with a cast camshaft. This gear is micro-polished and melonite QPQ-coated for decreased friction, interstitial carbide infused for improved wear and features an exceptionally thick hardened outer surface to ensure a long and reliable surface life.

468-Inch I.D. This MSD Distributor Drive Gear is manufactured with a .468-inch I.D. for use with Distributors with a .468-inch O.D. gear shaft.

Warranty. This product features a 1-year warranty against defects in manufacturing.

Application. This MSD Distributor Drive Gear fits 1979 and 1982-1985 Ford Mustang 5.0L models.

Fitment:

• 1979 Ford Mustang
• 1982 Ford Mustang
• 1983 Ford Mustang
• 1984 Ford Mustang
• 1985 Ford Mustang

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