Distributor bushing observation and question

TomD

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I ordered a rear distributor bushing for my front mount 8n and have a question..
The distributor has the 2 small holes on the back side, one on the top and one on the side of the bushing housing. I saw on a vid that these holes are supposedly there to allow some oil to work it's way into the bushing and provide lube to the distributor shaft.
Is this accurate?
I also noticed the current bushing has no hole to allow the oil to reach the shaft. Should I drill a small hole in the bushing to give the oil a path? I also do not see any lube holes in the new ordered bushing.
note: Can't say I notice much oil on the back side of the distributor when I have it off the engine..

Can the old bushing be tapped out using a appropriate size socket and the new installed in a similar manner?
 
The bushing is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oilite">"Oilite"</a> which is sintered bronze. No hole is needed as the porous material allows oil to enter.

Best removed/installed using a press.
 
(quoted from post at 08:59:37 06/11/18)
Learn something new every day here..

Thank you...

Learning is good. Here is another learning experience. Make sure the bushing you received is in fact oil impregnated sintered bronze and not solid.

TOH
 
(quoted from post at 08:19:49 06/11/18)
(quoted from post at 08:59:37 06/11/18)
Learn something new every day here..

Thank you...

Learning is good. Here is another learning experience. Make sure the bushing you received is in fact oil impregnated sintered bronze and not solid.

TOH

I'll inquire with the seller (j8n's) about that.. thanks
 
Using a socket can screw up the end of the bushing... most sockets aren't flat on the face and usually not Optimum size... Proceed at your own risk...
 
TomD, if you are willing to throw some $20 at this, you can get a nice little bushing driver set on ebay.

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Unless you've got a buddy with a lathe!
 

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