Re: Adapting a 440 MSD Distributor to a 400 Block?
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That is kind of a trick question.
 Now I am confused....can you elaborate on that sir?
I was hoping to gain some height using a 440 distributor in a 400 block with a spacer. Am I missing something here (like usual)?
Moparteacher - I will keep that in mind. I think the spacers are still around for sale...
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Re: Adapting a 440 MSD Distributor to a 400 Block?
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That is kind of a trick question.
Now I am confused....can you elaborate on that sir?
I was hoping to gain some height using a 440 distributor in a 400 block with a spacer. Am I missing something here (like usual)?
Moparteacher - I will keep that in mind. I think the spacers are still around for sale...
It is a trick question because Mopar Performance has been making RB to B distributor adapters for 40 years. The trick part of the question is that those adapters do not fit a MSD distributor.
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Re: Adapting a 440 MSD Distributor to a 400 Block?
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What is different about the MSD dist that it won't fit? I have been using a 440 dist in my 383 for 25 years and was thinking about upgrading to an MSD. now I'm confused.... 
67 Dart GT Convertible 273 68 Barracuda 383 68 Roadrunner 383 4spd 1 '01 Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 2 '02 Rams 1500 4x4's 4.7s 3 '03 Rams 2 1500's 4x4 and 1 2500 hemi 4x4 Oh, and a 03 Grand Cherokee and an '00 durango 
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Re: Adapting a 440 MSD Distributor to a 400 Block?
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What is different about the MSD dist that it won't fit? I have been using a 440 dist in my 383 for 25 years and was thinking about upgrading to an MSD. now I'm confused....
The MSD distributor has a bearing in the housing at both ends of the shaft so it is larger , all you need to do is have the ID of the adapter opened up , 10 mins on a lathe , if that long .
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Re: Adapting a 440 MSD Distributor to a 400 Block?
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What is different about the MSD dist that it won't fit? I have been using a 440 dist in my 383 for 25 years and was thinking about upgrading to an MSD. now I'm confused....
I am going to use the taller RB distributor in a B (in this case 400) block to gain more clearance between the cap and passenger side valve cover. Hope that makes sense.
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Re: Adapting a 440 MSD Distributor to a 400 Block?
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If running an N96 air grabber, suggest you check its clearance...
Just my $0.02... 
I appreciate the tip. My "air grabber" is two 1050's and an Indy tunnel ram. 
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Re: Adapting a 440 MSD Distributor to a 400 Block?
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07/25/13 01:14 PM
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What is different about the MSD dist that it won't fit? I have been using a 440 dist in my 383 for 25 years and was thinking about upgrading to an MSD. now I'm confused....
I am going to use the taller RB distributor in a B (in this case 400) block to gain more clearance between the cap and passenger side valve cover. Hope that makes sense.
Thanks, I got that part, doing the same thing ( 440 dist in a 383 ) , I was confused about the msd not fitting in my old adapter . I am with the program now 
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Re: Adapting a 440 MSD Distributor to a 400 Block?
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What is different about the MSD dist that it won't fit? I have been using a 440 dist in my 383 for 25 years and was thinking about upgrading to an MSD. now I'm confused....
The MSD distributor has a bearing in the housing at both ends of the shaft so it is larger , all you need to do is have the ID of the adapter opened up , 10 mins on a lathe , if that long .
That is correct. While it's on the lathe have it cut for a O ring also so it seals. Thanks to HEMI Joel for turning mine down. 
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