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02-14-2020, 03:19 PM | #1 |
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Spark Control rod lubrication
Should the spring end of the control rod that goes from the steering column to the distributor upper plate be lubricated? The end of the plate arm has a ball fitting that came loose on mine..... Is there a way to keep it from coming loose? I am trying contact cement, but the thought crossed my mind that it might have less friction on it if I put a little grease inside the end of the rod.
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02-14-2020, 05:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: Spark Control rod lubrication
all of the small Balls should be greased.
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02-14-2020, 05:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: Spark Control rod lubrication
also two lube points on top of the linkage behind engine on each end at the top-
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02-14-2020, 05:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: Spark Control rod lubrication
Thanks. I thought so. Got 'em all greased.
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02-17-2020, 05:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: Spark Control rod lubrication
Well, contact cement didn't work to hold the ball stud on the distributor upper plate. Maybe I could solder it by heating it up and doing it like we do with copper sweat fittings? I'm trying to fix it without having to remove the upper plate and disturbing the timing.
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02-17-2020, 06:25 PM | #6 |
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02-17-2020, 07:02 PM | #7 |
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Re: Spark Control rod lubrication
I will try. I will let you know......but still open for more ideas.
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02-17-2020, 07:05 PM | #8 |
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Re: Spark Control rod lubrication
Today, I found out that the last time I retarded the spark, the rod had come off and pushed the distributor body off the base far enough to dislodge the connection to the #4 spark plug. The car started and ran, but sure didn't sound right. I saw a VERY healthy spark jumping more than an inch to the brass connector.
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02-17-2020, 07:18 PM | #9 |
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why not just replace the upper plate? Easy to do!
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02-18-2020, 07:06 AM | #10 |
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I would just replace the plate at this point as Gary said.
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02-18-2020, 05:18 PM | #11 |
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Re: Spark Control rod lubrication
Yup. That's what I'm going to do.....replace the upper plate. Everything failed up to now. I'm going to contact cement it again so I can start and move the car while waiting for the new upper plate.
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