I've used motorcycle fork oil, and it comes in various viscosities.
Best Regards,
Ray
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From: "C Sherriff" <100070.740@compuserve.com>
To: "Awini Ambuj Shanker" <alviss@hotmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 6:29 AM
Subject: [mg-tabc] shocker fluid
> Message text written by "Awini Ambuj Shanker"
> >can anyone tell me if an alternate fluid to shocker oil can be used in
> prewar lever action shocks? i want to fill up the shocks on my 1939
lagonda
>
> and shocker fluid for this aplication is not availible here in india,
> someone sugested engine oil and TQ oil (for automatic transmisions) but im
> not sure i want to put them,another friend sugested hydraulic fluid for
the
>
> citroen DS(someone has about a gallon availible) would do the job well,
> but
> will it?<
> ===============================================
> Awini
>
> I shall be interested in others suggestions.
>
> A good alternative is the oil used in Hydraulic Jacks it has the right
> non compresable qualities. - and it is available in various grades
> and a bit of experimentation might be in order if you do have any
> of the original fluid to compare the viscosity with.
>
> To do this make a container with a small hole in the bottom ( say
> 1/16 inch) Measure a known quantity of the original fluid - pour
> into the container and measure the time taken to drain. Now take
> the same quantity of the new fluid - at the same temperature
> (important) and repeat. If the second time is less the new fluid its too
> thin - If more then too thick!
>
> When you find one thats right fill the shock absorber and see how it
> feels = then if not right use thicker or thinner oils as appropriate.
>
> Regards
>
> Clive
>
>
>
>
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