Fluid in Distributor

[WingZr0]

YO!

I tried search function and kind of lost on this.

I removed the Distributor Cap on my 1977 280Z and found all was OK and it was in like new condition.

But when I pulled the Distributor itself out of the hole thingy it sits in I found there was some kind of water inside about Half a Shot Glass worth.

Is this supposed to be there as some kind of Lubricating stuff or should I pull that fluid out ASAP.

It seems kind of darkish clear and filmy and looks like

motor oil on your fingers.

Thyanx for any replies ~Z~

[Zs-ondabrain]

It is motor oil. There is nothing stopping the oil from the front cover from getting in there. That's why the distributor has a rubber O-ring, to keep the oil from getting out of there and on to the outer block. The Dizzy neck should also have a gasket between it and the front cover.

It's not a big deal unless that oil starts to get into the distributor. Most oil does'nt conduct or allow flow of electricity, so if that oil gets into the dist. then you'll have problems. So make sure the O-ring is good and put it back together.

Dave.

[WingZr0]

Thyanx Bro.

I have a rubber O-ring in there but I don't know if it's good or not as

theres other things I'm finding that makes me think a P.O. had enemies :mad:

For instance, I changed my fuel pump and was knocking the

old one on the ground to get the excess fuel out and ROCKS STARTED FALLING OUT ! :mad::mad::mad:

Lots and Lots of ROCKS !

~Z~

[sblake01]

If you didn't see the oil until you pulled the distributor out, the o ring is good. Put the dizzy back in. As far as the rocks in the fuel pump, well, that can't be good! I've never experienced that one but those rocks had to come from somewhere.

[WingZr0]

If you didn't see the oil until you pulled the distributor out, the o ring is good. Put the dizzy back in. As far as the rocks in the fuel pump, well, that can't be good! I've never experienced that one but those rocks had to come from somewhere.

I think those Bums dumped it in the Gas Tank

Want to install an inline Filter between the Pump and Tank but not sure where to put it or what kind to use. I got a see through style from WalMart but its 4 inches long and short of, well "bulky".

Haven't started the car yet since the install.

Checked my Fuel Filter in the Engine Bay to see if it was good and more Rust colored gas feel out the bottom of it.

But when I checked last time it came out clear and also was clear when I drained the Gas Tank with 2 1/2 gallons in it.

Felt around in the tank with a hay straw through the drain plug and still no rust

I'll suck that oil out of the Dizzy ASAP today for sure.

That might of been my hesitation problem. I wouldn't of known this if I didn't have to remove it to replace my Thermostat Housing block (which never had a Thermostat to begin with):dead:

Either someone had enemies (well the car was keyed) or incompetent mantinace was in order :mad:

[sblake01]

Put the filter somewhere inline before the fuel pump. Leave the oil, it's supposed to be there. That's part of it's circulation route and it lubes the distributor drive. It's okay as long as it doens't get past the o ring. In fact, if you remove the oil, it's will come back to that area as soon as you start the car.

[WingZr0]

Put the filter somewhere inline before the fuel pump. Leave the oil, it's supposed to be there. That's part of it's circulation route and it lubes the distributor drive. It's okay as long as it doens't get past the o ring. In fact, if you remove the oil, it's will come back to that area as soon as you start the car.

Cool YO and Fo SHO!