Lube in a Syringe

[jwaldrich]

Distributor uses a lighter oil. I use engine oil for it.
Steering box uses 600 wt. If it is a leaker try the Penrite lube in the steering box. Do not use grease in it.

Where do you lube the distributor? It is probably obvious but I'm not seeing it.

 

[Bruce Adams]

I use a three inch diameter "SYRINGE" to put 600W into the rear end. I have used the same one for about thirty years, always leaving fluid in it. I can't see why someone would think the rubber would swell up and become more worthless than our ALEMITE GREASE GUNS that have been working for over eighty years with grease left in them.

 

[1crosscut]

Should be a small knurled knob sticking out horizontally off the left hand side of the distributor. Grab it and give it a bit of a pull and a small hole to drop oil into will be exposed.

 

[jwaldrich]

Should be a small knurled knob sticking out horizontally off the left hand side of the distributor. Grab it and give it a bit of a pull and a small hole to drop oil into will be exposed.

Thanks. I'll check it out today. Took her on run yesterday, about 60 miles, think I now have an exhaust leak that sounds like a "tick" but only under power. It goes away when coasting.

 

[jwaldrich]

Found the "oiler" for the distributor and got some oil in it. No idea how much to put in there so I stopped when it quit taking it which wasn't much.

Tightened up (slightly) the exhaust manifold bolts and the tick noise is gone. A good day!

 

[RUNNERBUN]

Congratulations, you are learning by doing. Lots of good advice here if you need help. Never be shy about asking.
May I suggest now is the time to order a spare manifold gasket in case yours fails in the near future.

 

[jwaldrich]

Congratulations, you are learning by doing. Lots of good advice here if you need help. Never be shy about asking.
May I suggest now is the time to order a spare manifold gasket in case yours fails in the near future.

Ironically Mike's A Fordable A's called me today about another order and I added a manifold gasket to my order!

I sincerely appreciate the advice. Any day I don't learn something is a wasted day.

 

[jwaldrich]

Congratulations, you are learning by doing. Lots of good advice here if you need help. Never be shy about asking.
May I suggest now is the time to order a spare manifold gasket in case yours fails in the near future.

By the way, had a chance to visit your country on a couple of occasions (Perth and Sydney) and it is one of the very few places I would live if not living here. I thoroughly enjoyed Tasmania as well.

 

[RUNNERBUN]

By the way, had a chance to visit your country on a couple of occasions (Perth and Sydney) and it is one of the very few places I would live if not living here. I thoroughly enjoyed Tasmania as well.

Thank you john, I'm sure there are many wonderful places in the world to live, but must admit I'm very proud to call Australia home. I live in Queensland in the tropical north of the country but have travelled extensively throughout Oz including Tasmania mostly in my Model A. I agree with you about Tasmania, It was/is a beautiful place to visit.