609albert Posted Wednesday at 01:17 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:17 PM 50's Mack 707 distributor shaft has a spring cover cap on side at bottom shaft their a inter opening (not a grease fitting) the question is what type of oil to use to lube, their is no mention in the service manuals that I have, thanks in advance Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75412-distributor-shaft-oil-lube/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted Wednesday at 02:46 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:46 PM Cars had similar oil cups in that time frame. I always just used regular motor oil. Most had a piece of felt that absorbed the oil and wiped it onto the bushing. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75412-distributor-shaft-oil-lube/#findComment-573800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted Thursday at 08:22 PM Share Posted Thursday at 08:22 PM I would follow Larry's guess. Engine oil or 80W90 maybe as alternative. The reason is to penetrate that felt to keep some "serive reserve" and supply licky oil to the shaft. So depending on how heavy the stuff is you may need adding a few drops more or less regular. And I belive any modern oil is a few classis higher than oils of the times that engine was designed. So the most every stuff would work. Sure if not kerosine. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75412-distributor-shaft-oil-lube/#findComment-573866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted yesterday at 01:29 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:29 AM I will get a small piece of felt to put in the cup and just add motor oil Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75412-distributor-shaft-oil-lube/#findComment-573897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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