Justin,
The fuild in the shocks can be refilled using 20wt motorcycle
shock oil. Do not use 90wt oil or you will probably bust the shock
bodies in no time. As for the gear box in an A-series ribcase, motor oil
is fine 20w-50 or a synthetic 5w-50 or 15w-50 etc. do not use gear oil
as it will cause stiff shifting in cold weather and it is rumoured to
attack yellow metal like that used for the syncros.
As far as replacing the front shocks it is a relatively easy job. Jack
up the car and place it on jack stands, then put the jack under the
A-frame and compress the spring but do not lift the car off the
jackstands. Remove the front wheel, remove the pinch bolt and upper
trunnion bolt, remove the three bolts holding the shock in place and
remove the shock. Put the new shock in place replace the three bolts and
torque to 40 Ft.lbs. Replace the upper trunnion bolt (you might want to
use new bushings) replace the wheel and let the car down.
Oh! make sure you have the upper trunnion in the right way around or
your tire will look pretty silly with about 20 degrees of camber (Don't
ask me how I know I just do)
Regards,
Peter S.
>From: Justin Cook <justincook@yahoo.com>
>
>Just what is this "shock absorber fluid"? I assume it comes from the
>same place as "turn signal fluid." Can I put 90 weight oil in these
>shocks or what?
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>Also any advice on replacing the front shocks? I just ordered a
>rebuilt pair from the BPC, and I'm not looking forward to putting them
>on.
>
>While on the subject of fluids, my haynes manual says to put 50 weight
>motor oil in the gearbox. Any reason I shouldn't put gear oil in the
>gearbox (90 weight).
>
>Thanks,
>Justin
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