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Old 01-06-2026, 01:56 PM   #4
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Default Re: Noisy speedometer - 55 Fairlane

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Originally Posted by paul2748 View Post
While DMSFRR mentioned the oil cup on the distributor, there is another thing you should oil on the distributor. If you look into the top of the shaft, you should see a felt piece. This should be oiled as well - it provides some lubrication for the items down below
It looks like I unintentionally confused things by using an example photo of a '57 distributor in my previous comment.

The original Loadomatic style distributor in a '55 or '56 has no felt oil wick in the top center of the distributor shaft. But as with all points style distributors there is a lobe and rubbing block lubricant that should be lightly used.
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