Getting Your Bearings

One of the most over-looked lubrication points on the GS machine are the 2 plastic bearings on the distributor shafts. The front and rear shafts each have one.

The bearing on the front shaft is easily lubricated by removing the 3 bolts that mount it and sliding it over slightly on the shaft and placing a couple of drops of oil on the shaft.

The bearing on the rear shaft is harder to access. You can remove the Distributor shoe to give more room to reach the bolts and slide the bearing on the shaft. Some mechanics will leave the bearing bolted onto the frame, then drill a small hole through the housing and plastic bearing. Then place oil into the hole.