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Old 11-25-2021, 10:27 AM   #1
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Default Distributor oiling

How much and often do I put oil in my 1940 Ford distributor. Small opening on right side of distributor with a little door.

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Old 11-25-2021, 10:49 AM   #2
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Default Re: Distributor oiling

The lube chart shows a few drops every 1000 miles.
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Old 11-26-2021, 10:28 PM   #3
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the cup should have a little piece of felt inside it just wet the felt a few drops will generally do it
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