Rookie Question on Distributor

Fdohnke

Fdohnke

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What does the knob on the right side (as is sits intalled on the motor) of the distributor adjust? The literature I have has limited info and does not tell me its purpose. Thanks
 
For Oiling lower bushing ...

Grasp cap and pull outward. put a few drops of oil in hole on top.

Cap is spring loaded...
 
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The brass knob pulls out and is filled with oil to lubricate the shaft of the distrbutor.

Benson must type quicker then I.

Paul
 
The distributor has a minor failing in that the oiler (brass knob above - most are steel) lubricates only the lower bushing of the distributor shaft.

Aftermarket available is a shaft and cam retainer screw that is drilled and has a small oil port aimed at the upper bushing.

But you can use your oilcan and "gush" oil through the lower brass/steel oil cap. A surplus of oil MAY get that upper bushing. Excess simply follows the distributor shaft back into the engine.

Joe K
 
If i put enough oil in the oiler, would the engine heat make it turn to vapor and it might condense on the top bushing?
 
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