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02-18-2013, 12:11 PM
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Rookie Question on Distributor
What does the knob on the right side (as is sits intalled on the motor) of the distributor adjust? The literature I have has limited info and does not tell me its purpose. Thanks
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02-18-2013, 12:20 PM
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Re: Rookie Question on Distributor
For Oiling lower bushing ...
Grasp cap and pull outward. put a few drops of oil in hole on top. Cap is spring loaded... |
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02-18-2013, 12:24 PM
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Re: Rookie Question on Distributor
 The brass knob pulls out and is filled with oil to lubricate the shaft of the distrbutor. Benson must type quicker then I. Paul
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02-18-2013, 12:30 PM
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Re: Rookie Question on Distributor
The distributor has a minor failing in that the oiler (brass knob above - most are steel) lubricates only the lower bushing of the distributor shaft.
Aftermarket available is a shaft and cam retainer screw that is drilled and has a small oil port aimed at the upper bushing. But you can use your oilcan and "gush" oil through the lower brass/steel oil cap. A surplus of oil MAY get that upper bushing. Excess simply follows the distributor shaft back into the engine. Joe K
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02-18-2013, 12:41 PM
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Re: Rookie Question on Distributor
Thanks Gents, that did not take long!
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02-18-2013, 11:04 PM
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Re: Rookie Question on Distributor
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