Replacing felt pad on points base plate R80/7

[mase]

Has anyone replaced the pad on the base plate that rides on the lobe of the cam next to the points? Dealers want almost $174 dollars for the plate but it does come with $20 points? It's riveted on so I thought I could drill out the rivet and replace the pad but I'm not sure of what to use or where to get this material. Has anyone done this before? Comments appreciated

[Duane Ausherman]

We never thought it to be important. That is because it never stays in contact and runs out of grease very quickly.

[mase]

okay, makes sense since probably everyone now applies a little grease when installing new points to the shaft

[Airbear]

I pop-riveted a strip of suede leather over the little arm and soaked it in oil. It worked quite well.
That points plate costs about $200 here in Oz.