Printable Version of Topic
Click here to view this topic in its original format
914World.com _ 914World Garage _ distributer cleaning
Posted by: scrz914 Mar 21 2010, 10:56 AM
I was checking my trigger points, trying to figure out why I'm only running on two cylinders and decided to take apart my distributer and clean it real good. All parts moved freely and were well lube, although it seemed like an over abundance of lube (and little bits of plant leaves). So know that I have it spotless, what are the only parts that should get lubricated? The advance plates, the little ball bearing thing, and the cams for the trigger points. Any other places? And would a moly-lube work well or is there something specific. My trigger points seemed fine. Also I was surprised to see my dist was a 205F and I have a '73 2.0. The 205f per Mr. Anders is from a '70 1.7. But they're pretty much all the same, right? 
Thanks for your help
Posted by: underthetire Mar 21 2010, 11:17 AM
I was checking my trigger points, trying to figure out why I'm only running on two cylinders and decided to take apart my distributer and clean it real good. All parts moved freely and were well lube, although it seemed like an over abundance of lube (and little bits of plant leaves). So know that I have it spotless, what are the only parts that should get lubricated? The advance plates, the little ball bearing thing, and the cams for the trigger points. Any other places? And would a moly-lube work well or is there something specific. My trigger points seemed fine. Also I was surprised to see my dist was a 205F and I have a '73 2.0. The 205f per Mr. Anders is from a '70 1.7. But they're pretty much all the same, right?
Thanks for your help
Light grease for the points block, like white Lubriplate. Oil in the felt under the rotor, and I oil my weights, not grease them. 3n1 oil or sewing machine oil. Moly is no good for this, too heavy. Make sure the advance shaft actually moves, and snaps back in to place.
Posted by: scrz914 Mar 21 2010, 11:56 AM
Okay, so an oil is better than grease for the plates and weights. I have Bosch cam grease which I can use for the points and triggers.
Thanks my man.
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Mar 21 2010, 01:31 PM
Use Bosch or Delco point grease for the distributor cams. Motor oil for the felt pad in the shaft. The Cap'n
Posted by: scrz914 Mar 21 2010, 02:40 PM
where is the felt? Are you talking about what rides on the cam for points? I actually have a Pertronix and am not seeing any felt.
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Mar 21 2010, 02:58 PM
under the Rotor inside the shaft!
Posted by: tod914 Mar 21 2010, 03:04 PM
Should run better with the proper distributor. Curves are different as well as the vaccume advance unit. 73 2.0, you should have also have a 2 ports on your throttle body for adv. and retard.
Posted by: scrz914 Mar 21 2010, 03:10 PM
Inside the shaft? Nope nothing there.
TB only has one port. But I think it's from a '75. One thing I'm trying to do is get all of the FI components compatible. Hopefully all from the same year.
Posted by: scrz914 Mar 21 2010, 03:27 PM
So it sounds like the felt inside the shaft acts as a reservoir for lubricating oil. Also sounds like although I changed every part on in my FI system except the dist, TB, Fuel pump, and MPS I still have will still be on the lookout for some more replacement parts. Almost there. 
Attached image(s)
Powered by Invision Power Board (http://www.invisionboard.com)
© Invision Power Services (http://www.invisionpower.com)