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| oakdalecurtis |
 Jan 11 2017, 08:48 PM
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Oakdalecurtis  Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California 
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I'm installing some replacement trigger points in my dizzy shortly. I read somewhere to use a small amount of lube on the cam lobes where they contact the trigger points before reassembly. Can anyone tell me specifically what brand or type of lube to use that I might be able to get at my local FLAPS?
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| mark04usa |
Jan 11 2017, 10:57 PM
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'70 1.7 Tangerine Group: Members Posts: 351 Joined: 14-September 09 From: Austin TX Member No.: 10,805 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I use Bosch 5700002005 distributor grease. It is available online through Amazon and other sources, but it may not be available at your local FLAPS. I'm sure there are other lubricants that would work fine, but you did ask for specifics...and the Bosch grease is specifically what is called for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| cary |
Jan 11 2017, 11:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(mark04usa @ Jan 11 2017, 08:57 PM)  I use Bosch 5700002005 distributor grease. It is available online through Amazon and other sources, but it may not be available at your local FLAPS. I'm sure there are other lubricants that would work fine, but you did ask for specifics...and the Bosch grease is specifically what is called for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) What he said ........... |
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| PlaysWithCars |
Jan 12 2017, 12:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(cary @ Jan 11 2017, 09:47 PM) QUOTE(mark04usa @ Jan 11 2017, 08:57 PM) I use Bosch 5700002005 distributor grease. It is available online through Amazon and other sources, but it may not be available at your local FLAPS. I'm sure there are other lubricants that would work fine, but you did ask for specifics...and the Bosch grease is specifically what is called for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) What he said ........... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It's pretty unique grease. Very sticky. I'm presuming to stay in place and not sling all around the distributor. |
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| oakdalecurtis |
Jan 12 2017, 03:30 AM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(plays with cars @ Jan 11 2017, 10:18 PM) QUOTE(cary @ Jan 11 2017, 09:47 PM) QUOTE(mark04usa @ Jan 11 2017, 08:57 PM) I use Bosch 5700002005 distributor grease. It is available online through Amazon and other sources, but it may not be available at your local FLAPS. I'm sure there are other lubricants that would work fine, but you did ask for specifics...and the Bosch grease is specifically what is called for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) What he said ........... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It's pretty unique grease. Very sticky. I'm presuming to stay in place and not sling all around the distributor. ty guys, exactly what I wanted to know! |
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| eyesright |
Jan 12 2017, 08:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 8-January 12 From: OK Member No.: 13,979 Region Association: Southwest Region |
ty guys, exactly what I wanted to know!
[/quote] I hate to admit being an old timer...but we remember that a tube of grease was always included in the box when buying points. It was a plastic capsule about half the size of a Tylenol capsule. The English manuals will say add a little petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to the cam follower. The last set of points I bought came from NAPA and the capsule of grease was included. A nice surprise. I used a dab and put the capsule in my tool box. I have used it once since then. If you have a tube of Bosch grease in your tool box you will definately be known as hard core! And you will never run out! All your friends will ask to borrow some. |
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| Tom_T |
Jan 12 2017, 11:31 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ....with what all have said Curtis.
I also remember the included grease capsules & believe that it was formulated to not get to soft with the heat & high speeds of rotation & fly off. Just a small smear all around will do ya', so you don't have excess all over inside the D-cap. The ignition points contact to the cam is plastic & will wear out faster if not greased - as will the EFI dual points' contacts, so remember to lube the lower cam as well where they contact. You can always tell when someone forgot the grease from the high pitched squeal while the car is running & rising with engine RPM! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| oakdalecurtis |
Jan 12 2017, 12:13 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jan 12 2017, 09:31 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ....with what all have said Curtis. I also remember the included grease capsules & believe that it was formulated to not get to soft with the heat & high speeds of rotation & fly off. Just a small smear all around will do ya', so you don't have excess all over inside the D-cap. The ignition points contact to the cam is plastic & will wear out faster if not greased - as will the EFI dual points' contacts, so remember to lube the lower cam as well where they contact. You can always tell when someone forgot the grease from the high pitched squeal while the car is running & rising with engine RPM! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// ty Tom, appreciate your input buddy. |
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| Montreal914 |
Jan 12 2017, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,554 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(mark04usa @ Jan 11 2017, 08:57 PM) I use Bosch 5700002005 distributor grease. It is available online through Amazon and other sources, but it may not be available at your local FLAPS. I'm sure there are other lubricants that would work fine, but you did ask for specifics...and the Bosch grease is specifically what is called for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Looked at a few places but doesn't seem to be available anymore (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| pbanders |
Jan 12 2017, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 939 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 805 |
It shows up on eBay from time to time, create a search for it that notifies you when a listing is posted. You can also buy any number of other types of similar distributor lubricants, just put a search into Google for "distributor lube" to find them.
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jan 13 2017, 07:33 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,717 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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New recommended grease is Bosch 5-700-002-025-M114
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