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TomT/Williamsburg · 05-22-2019, 01:17 PM

What is the grease that is used for the felt plunger that leans on the distributor disk within the crab?

Thanks ....

BUBBAS IGNITION · 05-22-2019, 02:13 PM

Tom, I use mobil one wheel bearing grease (red) on piston and leather . Seems to work well and last a log time......

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-22-2019, 08:17 PM

Thanks, Jim!

Russ/40 · 05-22-2019, 09:09 PM

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The plunger needs a leather disc. I don't use any lubricant. The high polish on the edge of the weight plate doesn't need any lube.

05-22-2019, 01:17 PM	#1
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Crab Dustributor Question What is the grease that is used for the felt plunger that leans on the distributor disk within the crab? Thanks .... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

05-22-2019, 02:13 PM	#2
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Crab Dustributor Question Tom, I use mobil one wheel bearing grease (red) on piston and leather . Seems to work well and last a log time...... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

05-22-2019, 08:17 PM	#3
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Crab Dustributor Question Thanks, Jim! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

05-22-2019, 09:09 PM	#4
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Crab Dustributor Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The plunger needs a leather disc. I don't use any lubricant. The high polish on the edge of the weight plate doesn't need any lube.