1980 R65 Mechanical Advance Lubricant Recommendation Please

jsbrusso · Mar 15, 2020

Hi all,
I have removed the mechanical advance unit (aka "points in a can") on my '80 R65 to clean it up, replace the two advance springs and lubricate it. During reinstallation i will also install a new point and condenser. My question, is there a recommended lubricant for the mechanical flyweights? Mine were very dry and slightly rusting which explains why my rpm's often hung up at higher rpm before slowly coming down.
Thanks for any input gang.

adie_wun · Apr 9, 2020

Dialectic grease. A lil dab will do ya.

20774 · Apr 9, 2020

I use a tube called Lubricam SL-2 by Standard.

https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Motor-Products-SL2-Lubricam/dp/B000JKDAR6

Note that dielectric grease is more of an electrical protector:

"Dielectric grease, or tune-up grease, is a silicone-based grease that repels moisture and protects electrical connections against corrosion."

20774 · Apr 9, 2020

Welcome to the forum, adie_wun! :wave

jsbrusso · Apr 11, 2020

Thanks for the recommendation gents. I do believe the dielectric grease is better used for things like spark plug boots, connectors etc. the Lubricam sounds like a good recommendation. I did already button it up and ended up using a heavy wheel bearing grease as I thought it would stay put the best, but I will make a note of the Lubricam for next time.
Thanks. John

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