Re: 1930 Shocks Fluid

Posted by Doug Linden on January 23, 1997 at 19:14:36

In Reply to: 1930 Shocks Fluid
posted by Paul Reasenberg on January 23, 1997 at 13:19:49

: I need to fill all four shocks with fluid. Are people still
: using the original formula (mixture of glycerine and alcohol)
: or is there a better fluid to use nowadays? Also... any
: tips as to how to fill and adjust the shock absorbers?
Why not just get some shock fluid from your local Model A parts house? One thing you DON"T want to use is regular hydrolic oil. NFG...too thin to allow shocks to work properly and easy to leak out. Shock fliud from my local Model A shop (Tam's) worked just fine.
As for filling, I used a laboratory squeeze bottle, the kind with bent tube coming out the top, it worked fine. Adjustment , well I just turned the needle in all the way. I'm sure you'll find each shock different.
Good luck

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