Thanks for the info to quote Johnny Carson "I did not know that". I do know
of club members that have been using 20W oil for over twenty years however.
But perhaps I shall source some fork oil. Bart I hope I didn't lead you
astray.
Andy P. & the 77B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
To: "Skye Poier" <skye@ffwd.com>; "MG Nuts" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: February 22, 2000 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: shock fluid
> .... but poor lubricating properties. We find the bores become "scuffed"
> Peter C
>
> At 10:39 AM 2/22/2000 , Skye Poier wrote:
> >Word on the street is that Peter C. said:
> >> Andy,
> >> Good ole 20/50 is fine except that it doesn't have the anti-cavitation
> >> additives and the 50W qualities aren't desireable. Hydraulic jack oil
and
> >> fork oil are equivalent enough for these shox. Heavy duty oil is not
> >
> >I've also heard using ATF recommended for the shocks, it has
anti-frothing
> >additives. Comments anyone?
> >
> >Skye
>
>
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