[Healeys] Question

[Oudesluys]

Bob,
You would still need lubrication as the electronic ignition is merely 
replacing the points, not the centrifugal advance mechanism, and it is 
this centrifugal advance system that makes the part with the lobes 
rotate about 30 degrees, depending on the centrifugal advance, on the 
distributor shaft. The magnets or slot rotor of electronic ignition 
systems are fitted over the lobes.
The oil is not for lubrication of the lobes themselves. You need some 
grease for that.
Kees Oudesluijs

Bob Spidell schreef:
> Hmmmmm .... does that mean if you have a Pertonix or other electronic 
> ignition the oil isn't necessary?
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> Bob
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> Oudesluys wrote:
>> Bob,
>> The felt is often missing and in my opinion not really a neccessity 
>> if you check the distributor regularly and at the same time add a 
>> drop of oil (3in1)on that spot. It is for lubricating the top lobed 
>> part that rotates on the distributor shaft when the timing is 
>> adjusted by the weights / springs. At the same time add a drop of oil 
>> onto the pivoting and sliding points of the weights and springs using 
>> light oil (3in1), this is often forgotten.
>> Presumably the felt should release some oil to lubricate when soaked, 
>> at least that is the theory. If it realy works like that long 
>> term???????
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
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