mallory distributor bearing drag - my model A engine

[modelAbillh]

I HAVE A MALLORY RED SERIES 23 DISTRIBUTOR IN MY MODEL A (B) engine.. The distributor runs very hot. I have added a heat shield on the bottom of the housing, but still gets very hot. The bearing is beginning to seize I think ,as the shaft does not turn freely. Mallory does not provide any way to lube the bearing. Tomorrow I am going to take the distributor apart and replace the bearing.. At this point I dont know if the bearing is a bushing, needle bearing, or what. I have only 15000 miles on this distributor.

Has any one experienced this problem.?
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Has anyone devised a way to add lubricant?

If so, what lubricant will withstand the heat in this distributor location?

Any suggestions?

 

[redmodelt]

This is not the place to ask Model A questions. Ask in the Model A forum or drop down the list and ask on;
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This is for questions to the editor about the site.

 

[shehabmedhat]

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