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Sep 13, 2010 | 05:58 PM

White 64

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What is the proper compound for the housing lubricating cavity under point plate?? 64 327 300hp

Sep 13, 2010 | 06:29 PM

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dielectric grease.

wrong part lube. but John corrected it

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Sep 13, 2010 | 06:49 PM

JohnZ

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What is the proper compound for the housing lubricating cavity under point plate?? 64 327 300hp

I stuff the cavity full of strips of gauze bandage and then soak the gauze with motor oil; that's the only lubrication the upper bushing will ever see - only the lower bushing sees engine oil. Use motor oil on the felt washer below the breaker plate too - that's the only lubrication the breaker plate pivot will ever see.

Sep 13, 2010 | 08:00 PM

White 64

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Thanks White 64

Sep 13, 2010 | 08:10 PM

xiaoman

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johnz, i am going to use that advice this weekend!
regards,xiaoman

Sep 14, 2010 | 10:23 AM

babbah

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Originally Posted by leadking

Points used to come with a little packet of lube, clear if I remember correctly. Is this no longer the case?

(It's been awhile)

That was for the 8 point cam that hits the point block...

Sep 14, 2010 | 10:45 AM

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Lars may have a good solution for the ideal lubricant in this cavity.
Lars, oh Lars, are you here?

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Sep 14, 2010 | 01:15 PM

narlee

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I was in contact with Lars a little while back and he recommends to fill the cavity with wheel bearing grease and make sure when you push the plastic seal down on top the grease oozes through the lube hole inside the bushing.