The Chevrolet Task Force followed the Advance Design beginning in late 1955 and ran through 1959. The Apache, Viking, and Spartan (light, medium, and heavy-duty, respectively) trucks were a big step forward with new offerings such as GM's first V8 engine and a 12-volt electrical system.

The solution for race engines that don't have room for a standard distributor due to firewall clearance or intake combinations. The MSD Front Drive distributor is belt-driven from a pulley installed on the camshaft. For increased strength and durability a 9mm belt is used. The distributor head is machined from a billet of aluminum and is secured to a strong precision bracket. This system is an extremely accurate way to distribute the spark energy from your MSD Ignition!