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ted_paper:
Bit of advice, please.
I'm ordering a new set  of points for my 400 and was thinking to replace the condensers at the same time.
Is it usual to replace them as well as the points, or do they either "work or not work"?
What grease do you guys use to lubricate the points cam - I have some lithium grease if that is good to use?
Thanks

Johnny4428:
Good practice to replace condensers when replacing points, after all they are there to protect the points from burning, especially if you have pitting or signs of burning on your points. As for cam lube, a couple of drops of light oil on the felt to keep them in order. That’s assuming you have the felt that comes in contact with the cam.

ted_paper:
Thanks for the advice.
I don't think the replacement points will have the felt pad, but will check when they arrive.
Thanks

Oddjob:
The felt pad is on the points plate not the points themselves. On the right hand lower side, just below the advancer cam and hiding under the big nut. Few drops of light oil on there stops the points heel from wearing out thus affecting the timing. If by points cam you meant the advancer itself, as in between the advancer pillar and the cam which goes around it, then a light grease is fine in that situation. You'd need to dismantle the advancer unit to do that though. Easy but you may not want to go that far. If worried, let a few drop of light oil, like 3 in 1, seep between the cam and the cam tower.

ted_paper:
That makes sense.
Thanks

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