Distributor Cam Lubricant

[Robert S.]

I have uniset type points in my 74' distributor which work fine. I recently installed the felt lubricator. I have an almost new tube of Blue Streak "Lubricam" that I have probably had since the early 1970's.
My question is (since I have not used the Lubricam in more than 30 years) do you apply the Lubricam to the end of the felt lubricator (seems logical) and about how much do you apply? The Lubricam tube has no information regarding use. Also is it best to also lubricate the cam itself or to just concentrate the lubricant on the felt lubricator?
I do not want to overdo the lubricant - the last time I installed points, the point set came with a small amount of lubricant that I put on the cam. directly.

[Jim T.]

Re: Distributor Cam Lubricant

Robert I have the same Blue Streak lubricant tube that I have used since 69-70. I only apply it manually on my 68-70 Vette's distributor where the points rubbing block touch. Do not use the felt lubricator. I also apply a very small amount on the back side of the points rubbbing block. I allso use the Blue Streak on the pivit points and on the sliding area of the centrifical advance wieghts. Should do this as a maintenance task since points are not installed as often now since the 68-70 are not daily drivers anymore.
My Triumph 650 motorcycle uses the two felts for lubrication for its points. I lubricate with a couple drops of engine oil. So much easier than a Corvette.