I remember getting little squeeze packets of lubricant years ago, but I
haven't seen one in a long time. I used a tiny dab of wheel bearing
grease, which usually works OK. I wonder if the rubbing blocks are
getting softer.
Cheers
Pete
Michael D. Porter wrote:
> Geo Hahn wrote:
>
>> Peter Fullam wrote:
>>
>>> ...The problem was the point gap, which was about .006". The point
>>> gap has a major effect on the timing, which is why the manual gives
>>> a .002 tolerance on it. The rubbing block on the new points had
>>> "worn in" about .010" on the trip...
>>
>>
>>
>> I also had this happen on a long hot drive. I now use a tiny amount
>> of assembly lube on the cam and this has not recurred.
>
>
> Actually, I'm quite amazed that such isn't common knowledge by now,
> but part of that loss of knowledge comes from cost-cutting by the
> manufacturers (and the fact that most cars today have pointless
> ignitions of some sort). In days long past, most manufacturers
> included in each points kit a small pill of recommended lubricant for
> the rubbing block. But, I guess, no longer.
>
> Cheers.
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