Oil Under Distributor Cap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jwgeorge · 02-07-2012, 03:51 PM

OK, I have motor oil coating everything undcer my distributor cap. Is it most-likely the inner distributor seal? It's a 250 6-cyl. with XXX miles on it. Anyone had this problem? Thanks!

cdowns · 02-07-2012, 04:00 PM

do you have a proper PVC system on your engine// pressure makes things leak at the point of least resistance

yuccales · 02-07-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

do you have a proper PVC system on your engine// pressure makes things leak at the point of least resistance

^This^ Plus your shaft bushings may be worn out allowing oil to slip on by.

jwgeorge · 02-07-2012, 06:30 PM

I have a new PCV valve and a good breather cap, well, I assume that everything is good. PCV valve mounted in valve cover, connected to vacuum stub under carb and oil breather cap on front of valve cover. Aftermarket chrome valve cover, so I assume that provides for proper circulation.
How does the factory PCV system connect?

PanelDeland · 02-07-2012, 09:38 PM

I had some in mine when I got it.An HEI solved that and got me better milage,starts,and smoother running.Cost me abot $40-50 with the new wires and plugs.

jwgeorge · 02-08-2012, 10:10 AM

Gosh, I hate give up my points distributor because it's so fool-proof, but an HEI would be nice. Do I just need a dizzy from a 74-on 250?

jwgeorge · 02-08-2012, 10:36 AM

OK, I just figured-up what it would take to convert to HEI, getting all parts at AutoBone.
For a reman HEI dizzy, w/module, no cap or coil - $92.00, not too bad.
But then I added up everything else I would need, cap, coil, plug wires, plugs and of course, spare module. Grand Total: $199.00.
I can get a reman points dizzy from AutoBone for $38.00 and I have all the peripherals.
For the cost difference I think I can make it run almost as nice as an HEI by setting the gap and dwell carefully and setting the vacuum by adjusting the carb mixture.
As much as I like HEI, that $150 saved would probably be better spent somewhere else on this old truck.

PanelDeland · 02-08-2012, 10:39 AM

I paid $25.00 for the HEI at the JY and got lucky that everything worked on it.I probably got lucky since everything on the dist worked and the cap was nearly new.I've since changed it.

02-07-2012, 03:51 PM	#1
jwgeorge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 224	Oil Under Distributor Cap OK, I have motor oil coating everything undcer my distributor cap. Is it most-likely the inner distributor seal? It's a 250 6-cyl. with XXX miles on it. Anyone had this problem? Thanks! __________________ 1968 C-10 Longbed, 6-cyl., 4-speed. 832-584-1245 "You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend, those with loaded guns and those who dig."

02-07-2012, 04:00 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Oil Under Distributor Cap do you have a proper PVC system on your engine// pressure makes things leak at the point of least resistance __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-07-2012, 06:30 PM	#4
jwgeorge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 224	Re: Oil Under Distributor Cap I have a new PCV valve and a good breather cap, well, I assume that everything is good. PCV valve mounted in valve cover, connected to vacuum stub under carb and oil breather cap on front of valve cover. Aftermarket chrome valve cover, so I assume that provides for proper circulation. How does the factory PCV system connect? __________________ 1968 C-10 Longbed, 6-cyl., 4-speed. 832-584-1245 "You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend, those with loaded guns and those who dig."

02-07-2012, 09:38 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Oil Under Distributor Cap I had some in mine when I got it.An HEI solved that and got me better milage,starts,and smoother running.Cost me abot $40-50 with the new wires and plugs. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-08-2012, 10:10 AM	#6
jwgeorge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 224	Re: Oil Under Distributor Cap Gosh, I hate give up my points distributor because it's so fool-proof, but an HEI would be nice. Do I just need a dizzy from a 74-on 250? __________________ 1968 C-10 Longbed, 6-cyl., 4-speed. 832-584-1245 "You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend, those with loaded guns and those who dig."

02-08-2012, 10:36 AM	#7
jwgeorge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 224	Re: Oil Under Distributor Cap OK, I just figured-up what it would take to convert to HEI, getting all parts at AutoBone. For a reman HEI dizzy, w/module, no cap or coil - $92.00, not too bad. But then I added up everything else I would need, cap, coil, plug wires, plugs and of course, spare module. Grand Total: $199.00. I can get a reman points dizzy from AutoBone for $38.00 and I have all the peripherals. For the cost difference I think I can make it run almost as nice as an HEI by setting the gap and dwell carefully and setting the vacuum by adjusting the carb mixture. As much as I like HEI, that $150 saved would probably be better spent somewhere else on this old truck. __________________ 1968 C-10 Longbed, 6-cyl., 4-speed. 832-584-1245 "You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend, those with loaded guns and those who dig."

02-08-2012, 10:39 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Oil Under Distributor Cap I paid $25.00 for the HEI at the JY and got lucky that everything worked on it.I probably got lucky since everything on the dist worked and the cap was nearly new.I've since changed it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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