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05-26-2023, 07:16 AM | #1 |
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Distributor question
I have read several threads about needing to oil my distributor from the top. My screw that is loosened to set the timing did not have a drill hole in the center so I removed it and put a little oil down in the hole under the screw. Have I made a major mistake by doing so and how do I need to correct it if so. I am afraid I have introduced oil where it shouldn’t be. Thanks for any advice.
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05-26-2023, 07:53 AM | #2 |
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Re: Distributor question
You need to have an upper shaft that is drilled so that the oil can reach the upper bushing. Together, the screw with the hole and the upper bushing with the holes in it can do their thing - oil the upper bushing. Otherwise the oil you put in the screw hole does nothing without holes in the upper shaft.
Rusty Nelson Last edited by wrndln; 05-26-2023 at 08:01 AM. |
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05-26-2023, 09:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: Distributor question
No fret here. As stated above, if your distributor upper shaft has a hole in it, then the shaft will be lubed. If it doesn't, the oil you put in will still be under the cam screw for light years.
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05-26-2023, 10:33 AM | #4 |
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Re: Distributor question
That makes me feel better. Guess I just piled something that didn’t need it. Thanks!
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05-26-2023, 10:33 AM | #5 |
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Re: Distributor question
Oiled not piled. Autocorrect…
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05-27-2023, 07:24 AM | #6 |
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