MSD Ready to Run

[GottaJet]

I was just wondering if anyone had the hookup on an MSD ready to run distributor for a Ford 460? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you may have.

[jbone]

I got my marine version from DANA. No hookup though.
J

[Konabud]

I got lucky and bought a lightly used one off of Ebay. Summit carries them, search for MSD 83506. If you don't need a marine RTR (I don't know what the differance is) there's one on Ebay for $306. here's a link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MSD-8350-Ford-351C-460-Ready-To-Run-Billet-Distributor_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33690QQihZ0 20QQitemZ300078716808QQrdZ1

[pw_Tony]

Go onto summitracing.com. It's hard to beat their prices and shipping dates. I bought for mine the 6al, districutor, and timing curve box all in a kit. you can use the timing curve box for different fuels instead adjusting your distributor. the only odd thing I did is the box kept burning up coils so I bought a cheap E coil from a newer fuel injection truck from NAPA.

[GottaJet]

Thanks for the info guys. I saw the marine version at Jeg's for $379 but like Kona said do I really need the marine version and if so what is the differance??:D :confused:

[Ken F]

I've been running a regular one for several years now, and no problems.
If you had an engine hatch where you maintained quite a lot of moisture, possibly. That would be the only reason I could think of.
Ken F

[pw_Tony]

I have my MSD under my engine hatch and have never had a problem. Even with a little water splashin around it's still thumpin. The only time I had a problem is when I was checking for spark after installing a coil I had a screw driver in the end of a spark plug wire to bridge to block so I could see the spark, next second, BBZZZZZZZZZZ. Oww that really hurt, never doing that again haha

[Blown Income]

I had a RTR MSD on the first boat, just a mild chevy, and loved it so much I hated to give it back to the guy that loaned it to me,so ihad to buy one. I kept it when I sold the boat and now it lights my blown 502 no problems yet, knock on wood.:D

[GottaJet]

I have my MSD under my engine hatch and have never had a problem. Even with a little water splashin around it's still thumpin. The only time I had a problem is when I was checking for spark after installing a coil I had a screw driver in the end of a spark plug wire to bridge to block so I could see the spark, next second, BBZZZZZZZZZZ. Oww that really hurt, never doing that again haha
I feel you brother :220v: I only had to do that once to learn not to do it again! The old hard way method is still the best teacher I've ever had.:D

[GottaJet]

Are these available without the vacuum advance?
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/ready2run.jpg
MSD Billet Ready to Run (non marine version)

[SmokinLowriderSS]

Yea, in the marine version.
The difference is the brass flame-stop screens in the bottom of the housing to prevent a gas fume fire explosion and the USCG leagality due to the above mentioned screens.

[Hustler]

I thought you were going to run the pertronic's?:confused:

[460 jus getn it]

Been running the regular for 2 seasons now and no problem.

[HammerDown]

I gave the RTR a lot of consideration until, I come to find (if) it stopped working, it had to be sent back to MSD for internal repairs.:rolleyes: At least that's what MSD told me.
Call it primitive but, my Mallory Dual Point never lets me down. Rarely needs adjustment and if it did take a dump, with the spare points or Condenser I can always finish my boating day or get back to the dock. For useage under 6000 RPM or maybe (a bit higher) it's solid as a Rock ;)

[wet77]

Hammerdown, its true about points but can you just carry a extra modual for a RTR ? Then it would be as reliable as the points:D

[GottaJet]

I thought you were going to run the pertronic's?:confused: I think I'm going to take your advice and do it the right way aka the expensive way. So get ready I'm coming over for the install party:D

[HammerDown]

Hammerdown, its true about points but can you just carry a extra modual for a RTR ? Then it would be as reliable as the points:D
Well I'm not so sure about that..when I spoke with MSD few years ago they said I would have to send it back to them for repair like their Boxes.
Don't know if he was BS'ing me or not but, that killed the deal for me.

[79centurion]

The module in the RTR dist is a ford module.
Dan