Pre 1974 Delco distributor and the sawdust packing

[abi]

Hi all, I am building up a distributor and want to know what to replace the factory fitted sawdust packing which is above the top bushing I have seen others pack this cavity with grease but I feel something else might be more suitable. i dont really want to reuse the sawdust if possible.

Any advice welcome.

[chevyfreak]

Can make a seal using felt. And oil it.
My chevy inline distributors use them.
And i have one thats been rebuild and has a rubber lip seal, so far no issues.

Chevyfreak.

[TAG]

I packed it with felt and impregnated it with as much straight 30w oil as it would swallow. No problems.

[abi]

Thanks for the replies, felt is looking like the winner

[Tuner]

Put motor oil in the cavities and pack it with paper towel so the paper is saturated with motor oil.