Inside each housing there is a sealed ball bearing at the top of the shaft. This design is responsible for accurately guiding the oversized polished steel shaft throughout the entire rpm range of your engine. The shaft is also QPQ-coated for friction reduction and corrosion resistance. The Pro-Billet Distributors use a stock-style trigger pick-up to accept factory connectors. For installation, you simply remove the stock distributor and bolt the Pro-Billet MSD in place! Each model is supplied with a high-quality cap with brass terminals for full spark delivery, heavy-duty rotor and a special gear to work with factory camshafts. Each distributor starts as a solid billet that is secured into a state-of-the art Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine where it is transformed into a precision housing. When you start making serious power with your EFI Ford, the stock distributor shaft is one of the weak links of the engine. These Pro-Billet models answer the need for an affordable replacement in a strong and great looking package.

Manufacturer emissions information

MSD lists CARB Executive Order D-40-39 for this part. Approval applies only to covered applications and installation conditions. Manufacturer product information.

Manufacturer-listed applications

Match the engine, body, trim and installation requirements. All qualifications shown for an application apply together. Where this part requires a modified or aftermarket assembly, the vehicle listing alone does not confirm compatibility with factory equipment.

Vehicle	Configuration and qualifications
1987–1989, 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 1987–1989, 1991 Ford Country Squire 1986, 1992–1993 Ford E-150 Econoline 1986 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon 1986 Ford E-250 Econoline 1986 Ford F-150 1986 Ford F-250 1986–1988, 1991–1992 Ford Thunderbird 1986–1987 Lincoln Continental 1986–1987 Lincoln Mark VII 1986–1990 Lincoln Town Car 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis 1986 Mercury Cougar	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Base Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1987–1989, 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: S Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1987–1989, 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 1987–1989, 1991 Ford Country Squire 1986–1989, 1991–1993 Ford Mustang 1986–1988, 1991–1993 Ford Thunderbird	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: LX Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1989, 1991–1993 Ford Bronco 1987–1989, 1991 Ford E-150 Econoline 1987–1989, 1991–1993 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon 1987–1989, 1991 Ford E-250 Econoline 1987–1989, 1991–1992 Ford F-150 1987–1989, 1991–1992 Ford F-250	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Custom Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1989, 1991–1993 Ford Bronco	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Eddie Bauer Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1989, 1991–1992 Ford Bronco 1986, 1988–1989, 1991–1993 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon 1993 Ford F-150 1993 Ford F-250	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: XLT Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1991–1993 Ford Bronco 1986–1989, 1991–1993 Ford E-150 Econoline 1986, 1988–1989, 1991 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon 1986–1989, 1991 Ford E-250 Econoline 1986–1989, 1991–1993 Ford F-150 1986–1989, 1991–1993 Ford F-250	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: XL Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1992 Ford Bronco	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: XLT Nite Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1993 Ford Bronco 1986–1989, 1991–1992 Ford F-150 1986–1989, 1991–1992 Ford F-250	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: XLT Lariat Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986 Ford LTD	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Country Squire Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986 Ford LTD	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Country Squire LX Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986 Ford LTD	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Crown Victoria Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986 Ford LTD	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Crown Victoria LX Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1987 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: XLT Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1987 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: XL Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1992–1993 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Chateau Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1993 Ford F-250	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Custom Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Supplied w/Steel Gear For Hyudraulic Roller Cam Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1989, 1991–1993 Ford Mustang	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: GT Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1993 Ford Mustang	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: SVT Cobra R Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1993 Ford Mustang	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: SVT Cobra Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1988 Ford Thunderbird	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Sport Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986 Ford Thunderbird	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Elan Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1991–1993 Ford Thunderbird	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: V8 Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1987 Lincoln Continental	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Givenchy Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1987 Lincoln Mark VII	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Bill Blass Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1987 Lincoln Mark VII	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: LSC Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Supplied w/Steel Gear For Hyudraulic Roller Cam Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1990 Lincoln Town Car	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Signature Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986–1990 Lincoln Town Car	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Cartier Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1989 Lincoln Town Car	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Signature SE Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1990 Lincoln Town Car	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Touring Edition Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1990 Lincoln Town Car	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Cypress Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1990 Lincoln Town Car	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Executive Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1987–1991 Mercury Colony Park 1987–1991 Mercury Grand Marquis	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: GS Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1987–1991 Mercury Colony Park 1986–1991 Mercury Grand Marquis 1986–1988 Mercury Cougar	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: LS Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1986 Mercury Grand Marquis	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: Colony Park Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear
1987–1988 Mercury Cougar	Engine: 5.0L V8 Quantity: 1 Submodel: XR-7 Engine displacement (cu in): 302 Application notes: Pro-Billet Distributor; OEM Replacement; Steel Gear; Application notes: OE Replacement Qualification: Red Qualification: with Steel Gear

Executive Order limits

D-40-39 lists the 1986–1993 Ford 5.0L application but expressly excludes every vehicle originally equipped with an oxygen sensor. An oxygen-sensor-equipped vehicle is not exempt under this order. The mechanical fitment list does not establish emissions eligibility. Follow manufacturer installation instructions.

Read D-40-39, including the oxygen-sensor exclusion