# MSD 8581 - Bronze Distributor Gears

MSD bronze distributor gears are machined from quality America 45 aluminum bronze containing 5% nickel. This special combination creates high-strength gear teeth that are less prone to wear even with high-volume oil pumps.

Key Features:

-   Distributor Gear Bronze

-   0.530 in. ID

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### Vehicle Fitment Table

|     |     |     |     |     |     |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Fitment Precision | Note |
| 1978 | FORD | BRONCO |     |     | CUSTOM, NORTHLAND, RANGER XLT 5.8L, 6.6L |
| 1979 | FORD | BRONCO |     |     | CUSTOM, RANGER XLT 5.8L, 6.6L |
| 1980 | FORD | BRONCO |     |     | CUSTOM, RANGER XLT 5.8L |
| 1981 | FORD | BRONCO |     |     | CUSTOM, RANGER XLT 5.8L |
| 1969 | FORD | COUNTRY SEDAN |     |     | BASE 7.0L |
| 1970 | FORD | COUNTRY SEDAN |     |     | BASE 7.0L |
| 1971 | FORD | COUNTRY SEDAN |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L |
| 1972 | FORD | COUNTRY SEDAN |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L, 7.5L |
| 1973 | FORD | COUNTRY SEDAN |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L, 7.5L |
| 1974 | FORD | COUNTRY SEDAN |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1969 | FORD | COUNTRY SQUIRE |     |     | BASE 7.0L |
| 1970 | FORD | COUNTRY SQUIRE |     |     | BASE 7.0L |
| 1971 | FORD | COUNTRY SQUIRE |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L |
| 1972 | FORD | COUNTRY SQUIRE |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L, 7.5L |
| 1973 | FORD | COUNTRY SQUIRE |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L, 7.5L |
| 1974 | FORD | COUNTRY SQUIRE |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1969 | FORD | CUSTOM BASE |     |     | 7.0L |
| 1970 | FORD | CUSTOM BASE |     |     | 7.0L |
| 1971 | FORD | CUSTOM BASE |     |     | 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L |
| 1972 | FORD | CUSTOM BASE |     |     | 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L |
| 1969 | FORD | CUSTOM 500 |     |     | BASE 7.0L |
| 1970 | FORD | CUSTOM 500 |     |     | BASE 7.0L |
| 1971 | FORD | CUSTOM 500 |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L |
| 1972 | FORD | CUSTOM 500 |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L |
| 1973 | FORD | CUSTOM 500 |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.0L, 7.5L |
| 1974 | FORD | CUSTOM 500 |     |     | BASE 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1975 | FORD | CUSTOM 500 |     |     | BASE, RANCH WAGON 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1976 | FORD | CUSTOM 500 |     |     | BASE, RANCH WAGON 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1977 | FORD | CUSTOM 500 |     |     | BASE, RANCH WAGON 5.8L, 6.6L |
| 1978 | FORD | E-100 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1979 | FORD | E-150 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 5.0L |
| 1980 | FORD | E-150 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 5.0L |
| 1975 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1976 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1977 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1978 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1979 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 7.5L |
| 1980 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1981 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 5.8L |
| 1975 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1976 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1977 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1978 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1979 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 7.5L |
| 1980 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1981 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1982 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1983 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON CUSTOM, XL 7.5L |
| 1984 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, XL, XLT 7.5L |
| 1985 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, XL, XLT 7.5L |
| 1986 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON BASE, XL, XLT 7.5L |
| 1987 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON CUSTOM, XL, XLT 7.5L |
| 1988 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON CUSTOM, XL, XLT 7.5L |
| 1989 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON CUSTOM, XL, XLT 7.5L |
| 1991 | FORD | E-250 ECONOLINE |     |     | CLUB WAGON CUSTOM, XL, XLT 7.5L |
| 1975 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1976 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1977 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1978 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau, NORTHLAND 7.5L |
| 1979 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 7.5L |
| 1980 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1981 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 5.8L, 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1982 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, CUSTOM, Chateau 6.6L, 7.5L |
| 1983 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | CUSTOM, XL 7.5L |
| 1984 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, XL 7.5L |
| 1985 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, XL 7.5L |
| 1986 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, XL 7.5L |
| 1987 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | CUSTOM, XL 7.5L |
| 1988 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | CUSTOM, XL 7.5L |
| 1989 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | CUSTOM, XL 7.5L |
| 1991 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | CUSTOM, XL 7.5L |
| 1992 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, XL 7.5L |
| 1993 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, XL 7.5L |
| 1994 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, XL 7.5L |
| 1995 | FORD | E-350 ECONOLINE |     |     | BASE, XL 7.5L |

### FAQ

**What part number is this?**  
The listed part number is 8581.

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## Details

- **Price:** 252.01 CAD
- **Vendor:** MSD Ignition
- **Type:** MSD 8581 - Bronze Distributor Gears
- **Tags:** 8581, Automotive Performance, MSD 8581 - Bronze Distributor Gears, MSD Ignition

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 252.01 CAD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-10-30