Save time by working smarter. Every time you drain the engine oil to change it, while you are waiting for all the dripping to stop, may I suggest you add the following simple items to your oil change routine?
- Check the engine point gap with a .020″ feeler gauge. adjust if required. Look at the points to make sure they still look good, (not pitted or burnt).
- Wipe off the ignition cam with a rag. Now put a small dab of fresh cam grease on two of the lobe of the ignition cam.
- Put a drop or two of light oil on the little oiler on the side of the distributor. If you have the cam screw with the hole drilled in it, put a drop or two in there as well.
- Put a couple drops of engine oil in each hole on the top of the throttle assembly that is bolted to the back of the engine.
- Check the fan belt for tension.
That’s it! In the time it takes for the oil to all drain, you have taken care of several little routine maintenance items on your “A” that will keep it running well and avoid a problem on the road.
Jim’s Tech Tip
by Jim Cannon, MAFCA Technical Director
