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Can I use dielectric grease to lube my distributor/contact point cam? It is the only thing I have available at this point. Hoping to not have to make a special trip to the auto parts store.
 
"Should not." Begs the question (actually it begs many questions, conveys no useful information.), why not? Is not those tubes of what are labeled as "Distributor Cam Grease" the same thing as Permatex Dielectric Tune-up Grease?
 
(quoted from post at 07:15:31 10/19/18) Can I use dielectric grease to lube my distributor/contact point cam? It is the only thing I have available at this point. Hoping to not have to make a special trip to the auto parts store.
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Dielectric grease is not a lubricant. Use Vaseline or, common bearing grease if that makes you feel better.
 
(quoted from post at 18:49:26 10/19/18)
(quoted from post at 07:15:31 10/19/18) Can I use dielectric grease to lube my distributor/contact point cam? It is the only thing I have available at this point. Hoping to not have to make a special trip to the auto parts store.
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Dielectric grease is not a lubricant. Use Vaseline or, common bearing grease if that makes you feel better.
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beg to differ. My tube of Permatex Dielectric Tune-up Grease contains Silicone...it says so right on the tube. Silicone [i:40e69e113b][b:40e69e113b]is[/b:40e69e113b][/i:40e69e113b] a lubricant, and a very slippery one at that. Truth and accuracy makes me feel better.
 
You asked a question and got answers. As you wish to take issue with those answers, perhaps you should review the manufacturers data sheets for cam lube, dielectric grease and Vaseline and draw your own conclusions.
 
A question was asked.

I answered it.

My answer did, indeed, convey useful information, e.g., one should not use dielectric grease on distributor cams, etc.

There are multiple reasons. If this is not good enough, do your own research.

I've done mine.

Dean
 
For cryin' out loud.

It's your tractor.

If you want to use di-electric grease on your distributor cam, knock yourself out.

You do not need to ask us.

Dean
 
Go ahead and use it, probably the best thing you can use for this application

There is nothing wrong with using Silicone/Dielectric grease, it is an excellent lubricant for many different things, especially lubricating anything rubber or plastic, high temp applications or near electrical components. It is very tolerant of heat, , it will not melt where a lot of other grease will, especially some petroleum greases.

Lubricam distributor lube contains silicone
Mallory Cam lube grease contains silicone
Loctite and Permatex Dielectric/tune up grease are both marketed specifically for this purpose and both contains silicone
 
I may be misunderstanding what you are asking, so bear with me a moment. Dielectric Grease is meant to create non-conductivity. You apply the lube on the on the rubbing block side of the points, the phenolic parts, NOT the metal breaker point contacts themselves. You don't want any oil on the breaker contacts. Oil and grease collect dirt faster than without. You should dress the points at assembly with cardstock, a dollar bill, a piece of brown paper bag, or a point file. Avoid abrasive things like sandpaper or Emory cloth. NAPA sells quality Ford distributor parts, most all made in the USA. When I buy their ECHLIN point sets, p/n CS-35, there is included a small tube of cam lube. That p/n is ML-1. Some franchises sell a larger tube of it, some don't. I've used regular grease before, and have used plain old vegetable oil from the kitchen in a pinch. Whatever, use a small dab as you don't want grease or oil getting all over things to only collect dirt and muck up things. Sometimes we overthink things.

Tim *PloughNman* Daley(MI)
 
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