shocks
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Patrick L.
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Hydraulic oil. It comes in different weights.
The Model A vendors also sell it.
Do not use Glycerine.
The Model A vendors also sell it.
Do not use Glycerine.
Mulletwagon
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Had my senior mid life at 70 and got a 31 Tudor. Nothing like an old ride to help recapture your youth !! Good on ya.
Richard Lorenz
Senior Member
In my experience, most older shocks need oil that is much thicker than 20 weight.
Patrick L.
Well-known member
Yep.
If I remember correctly Stipe's come with 30.
Depending on the shock condition, I think I'd put in heavier.
Lona
Well-known member
Congrats on getting your Vicky! If the car is new to you and needs fluid in the shocks, good chance the shocks are shot and will not hold oil. Suggest you try one at a time to make sure you don't leak oil all over your garage floor or driveway. Don't ask me how I know.
Glen
Glen
Kurt in NJ
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Multi viscosity tractor hydraulic oil
Motorcycle fork oil--- many weights to choose from
Auto transmission fluid can work if the shocks have no wear--- it's in my oil can, gets used for many things, what I am using in my shocks now, but my shocks are internally tight enough that closing the needle valve will stop movement
Some shocks will need gear oil, some nothing helps
Originally was glycerin based fluid
Motorcycle fork oil--- many weights to choose from
Auto transmission fluid can work if the shocks have no wear--- it's in my oil can, gets used for many things, what I am using in my shocks now, but my shocks are internally tight enough that closing the needle valve will stop movement
Some shocks will need gear oil, some nothing helps
Originally was glycerin based fluid
warhorseracing
Member
I am currently rebuilding mine and have an ongoing technical post on the H.A.M.B. Some of the information I have uncovered says this.
And to help with adjusting.
And to help with adjusting.