M38 Distributor Rebuild

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Naugha
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“just remember the anti seize when installing the distributor.”

Thanks for the heads up.
What areas get anti seize in addition to the LPS2 & Artillery Grease?
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Put some anti-seize on the area labeled in this photo as "the area that corrodes and sticks in the engine block".
Doesn't take much. A little with your finger of choice inside the top inch or so of the boss on the block and a little around the shaft in the area shown in the photo.
Give it a twist or two after you drop it in the hole, before you lock it down (after adjusting the timing).

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👍 Excellent.
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Finished Product. It may even work :wink:

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So, Did it work?!?
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