1952 8N Side Mount Distributor Oiler Question?

[mo8N4me]

First Post at TBN. Hello,

Has anybody found a modification repair for a broken or missing oiler on a 1952 8N side mount distributor?

I'm rebuilding my distributor and the oiler was missing and the hole packed with dirt.

I was wondering if a zerk fitting similar to the zerk steering box mod would work as an alternative to the $15 OEM luber?

Also, how does the lube fitting work? I know there is a wick down in the hole, but how does the bushing get the oil?

 

[Soundguy]

not worth a 30$ re-engineer to find a way around replacing a 15$ part.

and you already figured it out.. wick action carries the oil.

sounduy