Distributor Cam Lubricator

scott_442 · October 7th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Just getting around to replacing the points in my 72 350 and noticed the distributor cam lubricator is completely worn out...does anybody still sell these? If not, what can I use as a replacement? I noticed there was some lube that came with my new points...can I just lube the bumper on the point set and forget about the cam lubricator? Just trying to do what the good book (i.e Service Manual) suggests......Thanks!!

Oldsguy · October 8th, 2008, 06:10 AM

You are referring to the little felt block, correct? Gee I don't know where you could purchase that new as a separate item but are there any junk yards in your neighborhood? Every GM distributor I know of used one of those, shouldn't be hard to scavenge one from someplace.

joe_padavano · October 8th, 2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldsguy

You are referring to the little felt block, correct? Gee I don't know where you could purchase that new as a separate item but are there any junk yards in your neighborhood? Every GM distributor I know of used one of those, shouldn't be hard to scavenge one from someplace.

Every set of Delco points I ever installed came with a little die cut piece of felt that slipped over the rubbing block on the points themselves.

Of course, this may be nature's way of telling you it's time to go electronic...

Oldsguy · October 8th, 2008, 10:33 AM

Come to think about it, you're right. That felt is on the points, not the distributor. Well, it's on the distributor indirectly I guess.

scott_442 · October 8th, 2008, 10:41 AM

Just checking around...seems like its going to be hard to replace. My point set came with a capsule of grease so I guess I'll use that on the cam itself and the rubbing block on the points. It's not like the car is my daily driver anyway so I'm thinking I can get by without replacing the lubricator which is just a little plastic piece that I assume held lube at some point. Thanks!

October 7th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
scott_442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 115	Distributor Cam Lubricator Just getting around to replacing the points in my 72 350 and noticed the distributor cam lubricator is completely worn out...does anybody still sell these? If not, what can I use as a replacement? I noticed there was some lube that came with my new points...can I just lube the bumper on the point set and forget about the cam lubricator? Just trying to do what the good book (i.e Service Manual) suggests......Thanks!!

October 8th, 2008, 06:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	You are referring to the little felt block, correct? Gee I don't know where you could purchase that new as a separate item but are there any junk yards in your neighborhood? Every GM distributor I know of used one of those, shouldn't be hard to scavenge one from someplace. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

October 8th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Come to think about it, you're right. That felt is on the points, not the distributor. Well, it's on the distributor indirectly I guess. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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October 8th, 2008, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
scott_442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 115	Just checking around...seems like its going to be hard to replace. My point set came with a capsule of grease so I guess I'll use that on the cam itself and the rubbing block on the points. It's not like the car is my daily driver anyway so I'm thinking I can get by without replacing the lubricator which is just a little plastic piece that I assume held lube at some point. Thanks!