Distributor lubrication - models with contact breaker distributor (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)

1 Remove the distributor cap and the rotor arm.

2 Apply a couple of drops of light oil to the felt pad in the top of the shaft.

3 Wipe clean the distributor cam, then apply a trace of high melting-point grease to the four cam lobes.

4 Refit the rotor arm and the distributor cap.

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