In a message dated 95-10-17 18:30:39 EDT, SMAHER@po2.gi.com (Maher, Steve
(SD-MS)) writes:

>>You said that you saw the spark advance
>>when you rev the engine but double check the weights inside the
>>distributor for movement.  Spray liberally with WD40 if dry.
>
>
>Don't get WD-40 on the point contacts! Also don't get it on the distributor
>cam lobes where the little phenolic piece on the points rides. There's
>a special grease on the cam lobes (or should be!!), but WD-40 might
>wash it off.
>
>If you get WD-40 on any of these parts, dry them off with a paper towel,
>re-grease the cam lobes (NAPA has the grease if you don't already), and
>back to the drawing board.
>
> 
If you get WD-40 in the distributer, it can burn.  I found this out by
spraying it in the distributer of my wife's '72 Pontiac LeMans will it was
running.  Nice little flame out the adjustment window!

SSG Brad Spear
1972 Westfalia
1987 Syncro GL