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Lube for '36 distributor?
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Grant |
05-29-2016 @ 9:09 AM
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What lubricant should I be putting into the small oiling hole at the top of a stock 1936 V8 distributor? How much? How often?
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nelsb01 |
05-29-2016 @ 9:44 AM
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I use a good weight oil. I oil once in the spring and then before every long trip. One or two drops is all you need.
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joe b |
05-29-2016 @ 1:01 PM
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I use 3 in One SAE 20 for Electric Motors. It comes in the small plastic container (3 oz.) as does the other weight. Available most anywhere. I lube mine the same as nelsb
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Grant |
05-30-2016 @ 5:01 AM
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Thanks very much, gentlemen. Sounds like that 3 oz container should fit nicely into a rumble seat toolbox.
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TomO |
05-30-2016 @ 8:05 AM
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The 3 in 1 oil is a little too light for the oilite bushings. Ford recommended engine oil. I use 30w and lube it and the generator once a month during driving season.
Tom
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40 Coupe |
05-31-2016 @ 5:07 AM
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Engine oil, not 3 in 1.
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Grant |
06-01-2016 @ 5:39 AM
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Okay. Thank you.
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