Re: Rebuilding distributor

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2023/6/15 11:06:10

This used to be local parts store stuff, but they haven't sold for decades, since electronics. (pet peeve)
If the cam & drive gears in good shape, shaft OK, I think you can still buy Delco dist. bushing(s)/shims, try Brillman. Not sure about the other parts, they may have too.
We're somewhat spoiled by reliability of modern conveniences and progress when dealing with these old cars.
These were "oiled" though a side arm cup, so the oil has to flow/seep into the bushing space, can't be too tight. When you see those little snap caps on the end, they're for oil. Every household had oil cans about, but rarer today. If grease is in it, something is wrong and maybe why it failed or wasn't lubed/incorrect.
Oilite bushings are porous and made/come impregnated with oil.
There are several distributor rebuilders around, I'd contact one of those to see what they can do. They deal with this all the time.
Without the machine and the right specs/ parts, you'd be taking a chance of failure DIY, if it's wobbling much, not running good.
If it's been running OK, U R just curious/want to learn, then maybe not so much an issue here. They don't wear to much if maintained. But U did not state that info, only asked how to?
Sounds like the (growing) lack of knowledge with points vehicles. Condensers are usually just changed with points not tested.(Capacitance tester req'd.) Inexpensive item and somewhat fragile material under charge.