BCCX 85603 Chevy V8 Marine Certified Distributor-Black

Marine UL-CertifiedBoat enthusiast will be glad to see the addition of the new MSD Black Marine distributor line. Built off our tried and true billet marine distributors, the 6061-T6 aluminum housing is now hard anodized with a sleek black finish for great looks.; The Marine Pro-Billet Distributors have been tested by Underwriter's Laboratory and are certified to meet or exceed safety standards for marine ignition systems as set by the U.S. Coast Guard.; Under the black cap you'll find a quality rotor, pickup, reluctor and adjustable weight plate assembly (where applicable). Chevy applications use a .500" QPQ coated distributor shaft joined by a melonized distributor gear while Ford models run a .531" QPQ coated shaft and cast gear. Both ensure smooth operation, superior strength and long life even when challenged by harsh marine applications.Features and Benefits: Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction; Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate; Black anodized for great looks and corrosion resistance; CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base with two flame arrestor holes with brass screens; Designed for use in marine applications with Chevy V8 automotive engines; Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings; Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range; Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems; Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control; Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights; O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control; Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing; Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear; Supplied with a bolt down HEI style distributor cap and rotor; UL Approved; Weathertight connectors are used for locked and sealed connections; Will not accept a vacuum advance canister