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Fri May 04, 2012 10:07 am

Hey Guys,

I'm wondering if there is a decent substitute for true distributor grease? I don't have any on me and my local FLAPS doesn't carry any. I want to drive the bus this weekend but I have a little birdie in the engine compartment that needs to shut up. I plan on ordering some of the Mallory 26015 sometime soon so this would only be a temporary thing.

Thanks for the help-

Fri May 04, 2012 10:19 am

One idea is to find a shop that services old time cars and ask them for a dab of "good ole Bosch Distributor Grease".

When you get a chance, get a tube, it will be a lifetime supply.

Fri May 04, 2012 10:24 am

almost any flaps will have a points grease. I have a small Standard Products Blue Streak tube that is 30 years old and still going. I also have a tube of Bosch Grease and it will last another 600 years. If you really can't find a small tube of points grease at NAPA or your FLAPS get some Sil Glyde and use a little of that for awhile.

Fri May 04, 2012 10:56 am

I've used dielectric grease in the past. Recently I was sent a dab of Bosch grease which I shared with the VW guy at the flaps. Thanks to the donor from both of use.

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Fri May 04, 2012 10:57 am

SGKent wrote: I also have a tube of Bosch Grease and it will last another 600 years.
A tube only lasts me a year or so.

Fri May 04, 2012 12:30 pm

Glenn wrote: SGKent wrote: I also have a tube of Bosch Grease and it will last another 600 years.
A tube only lasts me a year or so.

But we just use it on distributors Glenn..... :D

Fri May 04, 2012 12:31 pm

Glenn wrote: SGKent wrote: I also have a tube of Bosch Grease and it will last another 600 years.
A tube only lasts me a year or so.

I will give you mine as a your inheritance when I pass. I fear that 8 or 9 generations of Kent family members will come and go without another mechanic in the family. The rest of the family are smarter than I. :wink: They got rid of their VW's early in life.

Fri May 04, 2012 1:47 pm

SGKent wrote: almost any flaps will have a points grease.

When was the last time you actually tried to buy any, I don't think it has been stocked at our local FLAPS in a two decades, as it seems everyone else but Bosch sells their contact points with a little pill of grease. I am sure they could order something if I asked though.

I personally like the Delco grease better than the Bosch grease, as it's a little thicker in consistency.

Fri May 04, 2012 1:53 pm

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Result.aspx?Ntt=...=3&N=0

Fri May 04, 2012 7:34 pm

Wildthings wrote: SGKent wrote: almost any flaps will have a points grease.

When was the last time you actually tried to buy any, I don't think it has been stocked at our local FLAPS in a two decades, as it seems everyone else but Bosch sells their contact points with a little pill of grease. I am sure they could order something if I asked though.

I personally like the Delco grease better than the Bosch grease, as it's a little thicker in consistency.

I haven't tried NAPA yet but the other local store said, "Yeah we have that!", then gave me a packet of dielectric grease...

Fri May 04, 2012 7:44 pm

that will work. It is silicone grease.

Fri May 04, 2012 7:56 pm

sallittjob wrote: Wildthings wrote: SGKent wrote: almost any flaps will have a points grease.

When was the last time you actually tried to buy any, I don't think it has been stocked at our local FLAPS in a two decades, as it seems everyone else but Bosch sells their contact points with a little pill of grease. I am sure they could order something if I asked though.

I personally like the Delco grease better than the Bosch grease, as it's a little thicker in consistency.

I haven't tried NAPA yet but the other local store said, "Yeah we have that!", then gave me a packet of dielectric grease...

It will work so long as it stays in place. One of the characteristics of a good distributor grease is that it will not be thrown off or ooze at the hottest temperature and highest rpm it will see. I wouldn't hesitate to use dielectric grease if I had nothing else available.

Fri May 04, 2012 9:23 pm

Glenn wrote: SGKent wrote: I also have a tube of Bosch Grease and it will last another 600 years.
A tube only lasts me a year or so.

A 'Points replacement module' could resolve that :wink: HeHeHe!

Sat May 05, 2012 4:46 am

udidwht wrote: Glenn wrote: SGKent wrote: I also have a tube of Bosch Grease and it will last another 600 years.
A tube only lasts me a year or so.

A 'Points replacement module' could resolve that :wink: HeHeHe!
Until it fails.
pertronix failed- anybody else???
Can pertronix fail intermittently?
Pertronix no spark...