For something like that, I use Dow DC-4 silicone grease.  I use DC-4
for o-rings, oil filter seals, etc.

Regards,
Bob


On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 18:48:35 -0500, rad0 <rad0@direcway.com> wrote:
> I need to know what kind of grease is used
> in assembling a car's distributor?
> 
> It looks like the gear and the bottom half of the shaft
> gets lubricated by engine oil, because there is
> a short spiral channel in the bottom of the shaft.
> 
> But up on top where the distributor mechanism is
> located, there is a small seal and I think it was packed
> lightly with some sort of grease.
> 
> I want to do this only once and I thought one of
> you might know. Thanks.
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