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BillG

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Distributor cam lubricator
« on: March 20, 2019, 12:47:59 AM »
Does anyone know what this is and how to do it?  It shows in the 69 owners manual as a regular maintenance item. On Pg. 66 it says to change cam lubricator end for end @ 1200 mi. intervals and replace @ 2400 mile intervals.  I'm unfamiliar and, can't find any details on it.
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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2019, 01:34:56 AM »
It's that little piece of felt attached to the distributor points plate (see attached). You lube it with P/N 1948792 cam lubricant (see picture) or equivalent. Notice how the Chassis Service Manual states not to oil it, but GM supplied lube to do just that!!

Ed

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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2019, 12:57:05 PM »
Thank you very much Ed.  I've never noticed one of those.
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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2019, 01:58:49 PM »
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I've never noticed one of those.

That's because after 50 years most are missing!

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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2019, 02:48:03 PM »
67 04B LOS SS/RS L35 Hardtop - Original w/UOIT
67 05B NOR SS/RS L35 Convertible - Restored

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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2019, 03:56:59 PM »
Anyone know of a suitable and modern lubricant for the felt?  $34.99 on eBay is a bit steep for antique grease.   :o   

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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2019, 04:02:24 PM »
Engine assembly lube.  Use it on every distributor I rebuild.  Wipe it into the wick (nothing crazy just apply some and rub in) and a thin layer on the cam lobes and call it good.



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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2019, 04:23:08 PM »
67 04B LOS SS/RS L35 Hardtop - Original w/UOIT
67 05B NOR SS/RS L35 Convertible - Restored

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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2019, 04:31:53 PM »
I just use a VERY thin layer of DIELECTRIC GREASE on the cam itself. Works fine, lasts a long time, cheap and you can get it at any auto parts store.

Ed

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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2019, 04:50:54 PM »
 I must admit, there is a certain amount of 'fun' to owning these old cars that require maintenance such as tune-ups.
Nothing like worrying about cables of a timing light from falling into the fan while getting close enough to see a resemblance of a timing mark on the damper and not hitting the belts, to keep you alert.   :)

Mike
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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2019, 05:03:56 PM »
Good comment Mike S. Some of us geezers grew up with this stuff and many didn't. Remember when most new points came with a small plastic tube of grease for the cam? As I recall GM was one of the few manuf. that put the little felt to hold the lube. Rubbing it on the cam works the same way.
Doug  '67 RS/SS 396 auto I know the car since new

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Re: Distributor cam lubricator
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2019, 05:30:59 PM »
The Accel points are still supplied with a new felt and lube which is nice, exactly like what Mike posted from Paragon.  So if that's what you're looking for Maroman, I believe Accel is the only one out there still doing it.

 

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