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Modern cup grease equivalent #484620 08/22/23 04:09 PM
Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 40 Likes: 1 NJ JohnS OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP JohnS Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 40 Likes: 1 NJ	What is everyone using in the distributor grease cup? Thanks

Re: Modern cup grease equivalent JohnS #484622 08/22/23 04:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	From personal experience I first tried bearing grease but it's too thin and would squeeze out through the threads when I'd turn the cup. I switched to chassis grease and problem solved. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Modern cup grease equivalent JohnS #484629 08/22/23 07:33 PM
Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 40 Likes: 1 NJ JohnS OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP JohnS Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 40 Likes: 1 NJ	Thank You. I was thinking of going with #2 chassis grease also. Next time I'm at Autozone I'll see if they have any somewhat harder #3 grease too. Last edited by JohnS; 08/22/23 07:33 PM.

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