« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Distributor Grease  (Read 5930 times)

Boston14

  • Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 252
    • View Profile
Distributor Grease
« on: November 30, 2010, 12:23:44 AM »
I installed and sized new bushings (.005" clearance) in my distributor (1111489 - L48 Automatic).  Does anyone know what kind of grease was used in the lubricating cavity?  The service manual says "fill housing lubricating cavity with proper compound" but fails to mention what type of grease that is.  The old stuff was almost hard and kind of looks like old caked wheel bearing grease.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.


boston14
Logged
boston14

1969 SS/RS 350 Convertible
Dover White with Black Top and D90 stripe, Red Standard Interior

Marty

  • CRG Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 122
    • View Profile
Re: Distributor Grease
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2010, 02:03:38 AM »
I used Mobil 1 Synthetic Universal Grease when I rebuilt mine. It's rated to 450F.

Martin
Logged
Martin Foltz
CRG Member
68 Van Nuys Camaro

1968RSZ28

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6188
    • View Profile
Re: Distributor Grease
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2010, 03:30:10 AM »
The GM recommended grease is "GM Cranking Motor and Distributor Lubricant", GM part #1960954.  This is what we used at the dealer.  I might still have a tube in my tool box.  The AC Delco website says it's no longer available...   ???

Paul


 
Logged

JohnZ

  • CRG Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4365
    • View Profile
Re: Distributor Grease
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2010, 07:17:40 PM »
Per a tip I got from Dave Fiedler (Corvette distributor and T.I. guru), I pack that cavity with pieces of gauze bandage and saturate it with motor oil, install the plastic seal, add the felt washer and oil, then install the breaker plate.

www.tispecialty.com
Logged
'69 Z/28
Fathom Green
CRG
Pages: [1]
« previous next »