<VV> Dielectric grease/point rubbing block grease

[Harry Smith]

I agree, the dielectric grease is to make removing the boots easier. I had
a tube of GM points grease in my toolbox for around 25 years before I used
it up. Someone must still make the correct stuff.
Harry Smith
On Mar 25, 2015 6:08 PM, "hallgrenn--- via VirtualVairs" <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

>
> Mike,
> I don't believe the dielectric grease is for the electrical connections,
> but for the pliable connection seals.  If you use it on the inside of the
> spark plug boot, distributer plug boots, on any connectors (like the small
> bellows on multipin connectors the grease seals out water and grit and
> makes corrosion  and arcing much less likely.  It also makes it much easier
> to break loose the flexible boots--especially spark plug boots.  A little
> goes a long way.
>
> As far as Tim's comment on the points rubbing block, I was told to use
> brake lube (the yellow grease used on wear surfaces on drum brakes--not the
> drums and shoes) if I didn't have point grease.  As some point in the early
> '70s I bought a small tube of Niehoff point grease which is the consistency
> of wax and I've barely used 1/4 of it do date. If you can find some buy it.
>
> Bob Hall
>
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