1961 Dual-Point Distributor Lubrication
10-30-2013, 12:04 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
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1961 Dual-Point Distributor Lubrication
What is the best specific lubrication procedure for the internals of this distributor (a 270 HP 2x4)?
10-30-2013, 03:50 PM
#3
Team Owner
The external oil tube on stock distributors provides 'internal' lubrication and requires a few drops of motor oil every 5,000 miles according to the ST-12.
10-30-2013, 05:04 PM
#4
Team Owner
I like!
A little dieelectric grease from the electronic supply store (non conductive) I also have some in my plug boots!!!!!! Or the Volkswagen guys with selling a little OO9 mechanical advance distributor sell a little grease packet for that purpose. I got rid of things that ride on lobes, except for the cam!!!!! Thus I have magnetic pickups on my stuff!!!!!! I haven't had to grease that up anymore!
Yes I know what you are talking about!!!!!!!!!! Hope that helps!!!!!!!
Yes I know what you are talking about!!!!!!!!!! Hope that helps!!!!!!!
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10-30-2013, 09:13 PM
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The oiler tube with the GITS cap in Frankie's photo in post #3 lubricates the upper mainshaft bushing - there's a tubular wick extending from the bottom of that tube that puts oil on the bushing. Lubrication of the points is a drop or two of distributor cam grease when you change the points or set the dwell. 
10-30-2013, 09:32 PM
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John Z, you are truly awesome, except when
The oiler tube with the GITS cap in Frankie's photo in post #3 lubricates the upper mainshaft bushing - there's a tubular wick extending from the bottom of that tube that puts oil on the bushing. Lubrication of the points is a drop or two of distributor cam grease when you change the points or set the dwell.
