daverclasper Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Hi folks I seem to remember reading about lubrication of the bearing/s on these is important, but can't find anything in manuals or online. If this is the case, where would I oil and how much please. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 On some theres a hole in the base plate states 'oil' stamped on it, doesnt matter where you oil it but a couple of squirts from a pump type oil can is adequate, it lubricates the top bush most have a drain hole in the base so any excess dribbles out pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Cheers Pete I can't see a hole marked "oil" on base plate, or a top bearing bush on Haynes diagram. When you say oil it anywhere, would the area where the area of the main spindle/shaft at the bottom of the cam lobes be ok. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Yes you cant see the bush its pressed in the base of the alloy casing, doesnt matter where you oil it , just get some in under the contact plate and it will find its way some dizzy have a felt oil pad in the base, some dont depends on make and model year there is a oil hole in the lucas base between the two spindle bushes which gets some oil from the cam Area , but its lacking on the top bush , hence a squirt from time to time saves grief delco are far more dependant on doing this the lucas lasts better As for a service schedule .......if it moves oil it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Cheers Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hi Dave The owner's handbook covers this process for the GT6 Mk 3 - says a few drops of engine oil to the centre of the cam (felt pad under the rotor arm), a single drop to the pivot, lightly grease the cam surface and pour one teaspoonful of engine oil through the hole in the plate. Repeat every six months or 6000 miles - whichever is sooner. Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 pour one teaspoonful of engine oil through the hole in the plate. Dammit - another specialised tool required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 this tea spoon full should also stop it from coughing ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Depends on the oil used. Calpol 20/50 is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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