distributor

[Richard C.]

i am doing a rebuild on a 63 bace mtr. the 63 shop manual page 6y-28, assembly-figure50. says to fill housing lubricating cavity with proper compound,press in new plastic seal and install felt washer. what is this COMPOUND they are talking about????????? THANKS for the help!!!!!!!!!!

[Donald L.]

Re: distributor

Most use an oiled soaked gauze material as a substitute .

[Duke W.]

Re: distributor

My recommendation is to use any "general purpose" chassis grease.

Duke

[William C.]

Re: distributor

There is an actual distributor lubrication grease that is available from AC/Delco, and also shows up on ebay from time to time at a more reasonable price.