When I got my '79 CB750L, both spark units had melted the 'black goo', but they still worked fine. The 'goo' is just a potting compound to seal the components, so I mixed up some black epoxy and poured that in each one til it levelled out and they are still working 8 years later!
Maz
'76 CB500T
'75 GL1000 'Wing
'79 CB750L
'90 FJ1200
'93 GS500E
In a little place called Bexley, Kent, UK (Just south of London!)