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Old 09-24-2005, 01:58 AM
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Please help.

I have a chance to purchase a as new MSD 8584 elec dist. It is listed for the 351 Windsor years 1969-? The windsor and the 302 are same as far as I know except the bore and stroke. The cams are the same with different firing orders. Will the 8584 work in my 302? Any help asap would be appreciated. I know I will have to use the 6A ign box.

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Old 09-24-2005, 02:15 AM
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I wouldnt think that a 351 distributer would fit a 302. they are not the same block.
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Old 09-24-2005, 02:28 AM
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Yes, they are the same block.

289, 302 and 351 are all small block ford.
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Old 09-24-2005, 02:31 AM
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okay its just stuff on the blocks like water pumps that are different. All the catalogs have a distibuter for 260,289,302 and then a different distibuter for the 351 400 429 460. so no a 351 distributer wont fit a 302
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Old 09-24-2005, 02:50 AM
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IIRC, The gear is different, and I believe the shaft is longer as well on the 351W...meaning the distributors would not interchange.

Look through the Summit web site. If the distributors are interchangeable they will list it.

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Old 09-24-2005, 03:24 AM
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Hey Guys,

I looked at Summit before posting. They are different part numbers. I guess I was trying to make it fit. I don't mind modifying a bit. The shaft does look longer. Does anyone have any comments on the ProComp dist on e-bay? I see some with the HEI coils for my application. I think that would look cool but a little Chevy on a Mustang.
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