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Hi all.
I am rejuvenating a 68 FLH engine, and decided to pull the distributor apart to thoroughly clean and inspect it.
This is my maiden voyage into removing the pin, washer, and worm gear off the end of the timer shaft.
After sliding the shaft out of the body and close inspection of all parts, I was happy with their condition.
I was about to start re-assembly and thought, what lube do I use for the shaft and bushes?
I decided to read the manual to see what Harley wanted us to do prior to re-assembly.
I have an aversion to reading manuals, before getting into a job, and will only resort to the manual when I cant work something out.
Prior to cleaning the parts, I observed some excess “light brown” grease around the top of the tube, and the spinning advance plate.
After grinding my teeth, I finally resort to reading the manual, (1948-1957) only to find it doesn’t mention any lubricant for the reassembly.
The top of the shaft has a reverse spiral machined into it and I’m guessing it is an oil slinger.
Prior to cleaning, the shaft I noticed it only had the lightest perceptible lubricant left on it and I don’t believe it was grease….but I might be mistaken.
I think the grease on the top of the tube, was used to stop thrust wear between it and the spinning advance plate.
The clearance between this shaft and bush is 003” so not a lot of oil will get in there.
My question is, …oil or a light grease on the bushes and shaft before re-assembly.
My guess is oil, because of the slinger groove. But I am hoping that all you timer experts will chime in.
I am rejuvenating a 68 FLH engine, and decided to pull the distributor apart to thoroughly clean and inspect it.
This is my maiden voyage into removing the pin, washer, and worm gear off the end of the timer shaft.
After sliding the shaft out of the body and close inspection of all parts, I was happy with their condition.
I was about to start re-assembly and thought, what lube do I use for the shaft and bushes?
I decided to read the manual to see what Harley wanted us to do prior to re-assembly.
I have an aversion to reading manuals, before getting into a job, and will only resort to the manual when I cant work something out.
Prior to cleaning the parts, I observed some excess “light brown” grease around the top of the tube, and the spinning advance plate.
After grinding my teeth, I finally resort to reading the manual, (1948-1957) only to find it doesn’t mention any lubricant for the reassembly.
The top of the shaft has a reverse spiral machined into it and I’m guessing it is an oil slinger.
Prior to cleaning, the shaft I noticed it only had the lightest perceptible lubricant left on it and I don’t believe it was grease….but I might be mistaken.
I think the grease on the top of the tube, was used to stop thrust wear between it and the spinning advance plate.
The clearance between this shaft and bush is 003” so not a lot of oil will get in there.
My question is, …oil or a light grease on the bushes and shaft before re-assembly.
My guess is oil, because of the slinger groove. But I am hoping that all you timer experts will chime in.
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