Delco distributor cam lube

[1930marie]

Anybody know where a tube of this may be purchased? Thanks - Michael!
AC Delco U1901 Distributor Cam Lubricant Lube GM

[Dodge]

Standard Ignition makes some that is almost the same. I have a tube of the GM stuff
I bought at my first mechanics job. That was in 1966. My boss at the time gave me a hard
time for buying such a large tube. He said it would last me the rest of my life with electronic ignition on the horizon. He was right. I still have that tube and it has 3/4 of a tube left in it. If you can't find any, I'll send you a squirt of it......

[Mike V. Florida]

May I ask why so specific on the lube?

[Dodge]

There are a few on ebay right now also.....

[Mitch//pa]

I have the standard ignition lube that Dodge mentioned. It is readily available at my shops jobber. One small tube will last forever. haah..

The model A suppliers sell dist cam lube also...
Brattons part # 17490

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

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Cam lube is high temp, also, & "stays" put. Some points had a little felt pad by the rubbing block. I used to "massage" a little cam lube into it, to lube the lobe longer. (Tip# 17)
Bill W.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Cam lube is high temp, also, & "stays" put. Some points had a little felt pad by the rubbing block. I used to "massage" a little cam lube into it, to lube the lobe longer. (Tip# 17)
Bill W.

I remember those points with the pads... They were usually the higher end ones

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

LUCAS points used to have SOLID TUNGSTEN contacts & lasted well, even the rubbing block lasted well, with GOOD lube.
Bill W.

[d.j. moordigian]

Originally Posted by 1930marie

Anybody know where a tube of this may be purchased? Thanks - Michael!
AC Delco U1901 Distributor Cam Lubricant Lube GM

I'm not a big "fan" of Bosch,..but I've used the Bosch distributor lube for the
past 40+ years with great results. This is on distributors and mag's..and I'm
on the same tube.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Distributor-...-/111635597757

[Patrick L.]

We can get cam lube here at the parts stores, my have to wait for it, but, they can get it.

I too remember points with the felt strip. What do I know, I squirt them with oil. But, points didn't move [ wear] like they seem to today.

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by forever4

There is some on Amazon of course, but they want $5,000 for it!

But maybe it is worth it, seeing as how distributors have been extinct for a few decades now.

http://www.amazon.com/AC-DELCO-U1901.../dp/B000QGZ5PS

That's a good deal Vince, this place wants $5326.61 + 9.95 Shipping.
http://carkart.com/acdelco-ac-delco-...-CA11A1PFRY6OR

Bob

[captndan]

Look on the counter of your favorite parts store, Advanced Auto in this case. A little disposable tube is about a buck.

[Herb Concord Ca]

Like Dodge above, I bought mine when I was in my late teens. My dad worked for a automotive parts jobber and thats what he brought home. Got a big tube and still have lots left. Will last a couple life times.

[gweilbaker]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ma...FdAXHwod6IQGBg

Would this work?

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by gweilbaker

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ma...FdAXHwod6IQGBg

Would this work?

Yes

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

I asked at Carquest the other day, and the counter guy ended up going in the back and robbing the lube capsule from a set of points. Nice for me, but I bet whoever buys those points will be unhappy!

[Mitch//pa]

I find that many points now a days don't even come with that pill capsule... Can't remember the last time it did atleast with the standard brand

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac

I asked at Carquest the other day, and the counter guy ended up going in the back and robbing the lube capsule from a set of points. Nice for me, but I bet whoever buys those points will be unhappy!

He could have at least coated the rubbing block with half the grease before he gave it to you.

I'm still on the same small tube I bought in the early 70's.

[clo2jim]

Try your GM car Dealer Parts Department

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by forever4

I love the internet.
They only have one.
It is $5000.
It is a 4 oz tube, but it weighs a pound!
Pretty special stuff!

Due to lots of recent interest the price has jumped to $5,326.61 Shipping:-$9.95

That just seems like too much to pay.

[1930marie]

Thanks Dodge!! I may take you up on your offer for a squirt! lol. I had about that much left in my tube when I loaned it out and it was never returned. It lasted me 40+ years stored in an airtight fish hook container. Thanks again for your help, at my age I don't need another tube. Michael

[1930marie]

Bill - you always hit the nail hard, dead-center, on the head! lol. My dear old Dad taught me to use the Delco cam lube exactly as you described. He said it worked at high temp. and stayed right where you put it (points pad). Gosh, I miss him, his cars always ran like a new car off the show room floor. Like you and the gang on here, you know all the tricks to these amazing American icons. I wish someone (collaborative effort) would right a "tricks" book!

[1930marie]

I'm off to find a strand or two on a favorite topic of mine which is the rebuilding of my stock engine. I have come to the conclusion that I will tear it down and do it myself. It's hilarious that Ive built and maintained several 700-900 hp drag race motors, but terrorised of a 40hp Ford motor. lol. We have a guy in our club that can test it for cracks, then I'm off and running. lol. Besides, I can get it done in 3-4 years in time for my son to take over the maintenance. lol

[RonC]

At one time anyway Standard Ignition was the best manufacturer of quality ignition parts. More than likely GM contracted with them to supply their lube under the GM label

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by 1930marie

Bill - you always hit the nail hard, dead-center, on the head! lol. My dear old Dad taught me to use the Delco cam lube exactly as you described. He said it worked at high temp. and stayed right where you put it (points pad). Gosh, I miss him, his cars always ran like a new car off the show room floor. Like you and the gang on here, you know all the tricks to these amazing American icons. I wish someone (collaborative effort) would right a "tricks" book!

Chief, my Dad, taught me a lot of "tricks" that he learned from others & by success & failures. Like, pay attention to even TINY details, they're usually the things that cause it to go, "PHHHHHT" & DIE! Be inquisitive & NOSEY, like be SURE you've crimped a wire terminal SECURELY, ETC.
Most of all, he taught me NOT to PATCH UP stuff, or 90% of the time, it'll come back to HAUNT you He said PATCHIN' is only to get you home for SUPPER, if you happen to conk out. YES, he had a whole library of PATCHIN' TECHNIQUES, also!
Bill W.

[CarlG]

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Due to lots of recent interest the price has jumped to $5,326.61 Shipping:-$9.95

That just seems like too much to pay.

For that price, just buy a new motor complete with dizzy & lube!

[Anteek29]

I use Silicone Grease from Ace Hardware...sticky as heck!

[1930marie]

Keep in mind A'ers where the distributor makes it's home - in the head where it see's tremendous heat. That was the beauty of the Delco lube - heat didn't bother it! It is also probably the best ever created for O-rings. I was telling my friend about trying to find some delco and at 80 yrs young he just smiled and didn't offer to sell me a squirt from his tube. lol

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by forever4

There is some on Amazon of course, but they want $5,000 for it!

But maybe it is worth it, seeing as how distributors have been extinct for a few decades now.

http://www.amazon.com/AC-DELCO-U1901.../dp/B000QGZ5PS

Just bought an unopened 4 oz. of it on ebay for $5.00!

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Anteek29

I use Silicone Grease from Ace Hardware...sticky as heck!

I'm with you. Have used "Super Lube" synthetic grease for years. Good to 450 degrees.

[Willie Krash]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

He could have at least coated the rubbing block with half the grease before he gave it to you.

I'm still on the same small tube I bought in the early 70's.

Me too but it's gettin kind of hard..
heck I'd use dielectric grease if I to..

[32wetzel]

This morning I drove down the end of my street to "Delcoline Auto Parts" here in Essex, MD. I showed the guy the U1901 part number and told him what it was. He said "Oh Boy". Then he got on his computer and said "Here it is". He asked me how many I wanted and I asked him the price. He said $5.46 net. i said that I wanted two. He said that he would have them by 2:00 P.M. They come in a Red,White, and Blue box marked ACD#U1901, GM# 12338672. My total cost including tax was $11.58. I'm 73 years old so now I have a lifetime supply. He said that they have 11 stores in Maryland and Virginia. I am not affiliated with AC Delco in any way, just trying to be helpful.

Merry Christmas,
Ronald M. Wetzel.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Two tubes will last you two lifetimes.