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3twinridges · 03-08-2019, 11:28 PM

The distributor on our rebuilt 8BA is a NOS Ford. I recently read a thread that mentioned lubing the cam so I need to do that and plan on using lubriplate in the morning. I figured since it was NOS, I didn’t need to mess with adjusting it, but read in the manual tonight it still should be checked. What is the best tension scale to use for adjusting the spring tension?

Also when I was installing it, I put a little 3in1 oil on the springs but also the points which I think is a no no. How should I clean the points face of residual oil?

JB

BUBBAS IGNITION · 03-09-2019, 05:54 AM

How should I clean the points face of residual oil?

Spray a dollar bill ( finest emery cloth out there) with brake clean or laquer thinner and run between the contacts. Be carefull using lubriplate as its pretty thin. Suggest using a dab of wheel bearing grease....

John R · 03-09-2019, 09:30 AM

For lubricating the cam and rubbing block, use only the grease specifically made for that purpose. It is formulated not to soften and run off at high temperatures and to adhere to the cam and not get spun off.

Bob C · 03-09-2019, 11:05 AM

Amazon has cam lube. https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Moto...SIN=B000JKDAR6

OhioRick · 03-10-2019, 01:05 PM

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Adjustment of the spring tension should be done by monitoring the RPM vs advance.
Mac has the specs for that on this web page.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...53_239-255.htm

03-08-2019, 11:28 PM	#1
3twinridges Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 547	8BA distributor adjustment The distributor on our rebuilt 8BA is a NOS Ford. I recently read a thread that mentioned lubing the cam so I need to do that and plan on using lubriplate in the morning. I figured since it was NOS, I didn’t need to mess with adjusting it, but read in the manual tonight it still should be checked. What is the best tension scale to use for adjusting the spring tension? Also when I was installing it, I put a little 3in1 oil on the springs but also the points which I think is a no no. How should I clean the points face of residual oil? JB

03-09-2019, 05:54 AM	#2
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: 8BA distributor adjustment How should I clean the points face of residual oil? Spray a dollar bill ( finest emery cloth out there) with brake clean or laquer thinner and run between the contacts. Be carefull using lubriplate as its pretty thin. Suggest using a dab of wheel bearing grease.... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

03-09-2019, 09:30 AM	#3
John R Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Washington, DC Posts: 559	Re: 8BA distributor adjustment For lubricating the cam and rubbing block, use only the grease specifically made for that purpose. It is formulated not to soften and run off at high temperatures and to adhere to the cam and not get spun off. __________________ Those who do not move do not die, but are they not already dead?

03-09-2019, 11:05 AM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,743	Re: 8BA distributor adjustment Amazon has cam lube. https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Moto...SIN=B000JKDAR6

03-10-2019, 01:05 PM	#5
OhioRick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 174	Re: 8BA distributor adjustment Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Adjustment of the spring tension should be done by monitoring the RPM vs advance. Mac has the specs for that on this web page. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...53_239-255.htm