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Fe26 · 07-30-2016, 08:03 PM

Regarding your shock absorber's, three types of fluid were used by Houdaille; Mineral oil of a Hydraulic Type (viscosity unknown but often guessed at) Castor Oil or Glycerine. When refilling the shocks place them in the same position as they are on the car with the filling hole slightly to one side. This prevents the shock from being overfilled. To check tension use a Spring Balance scale, place the shock body in a vice or on the car, attach the scale to the hole in the shock lever or arm and pull the lever with the scale. The correct reading is 70lbs.

07-30-2016, 08:03 PM	#4
Fe26 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 949	Re: Transmission/shock absorber Oil Regarding your shock absorber's, three types of fluid were used by Houdaille; Mineral oil of a Hydraulic Type (viscosity unknown but often guessed at) Castor Oil or Glycerine. When refilling the shocks place them in the same position as they are on the car with the filling hole slightly to one side. This prevents the shock from being overfilled. To check tension use a Spring Balance scale, place the shock body in a vice or on the car, attach the scale to the hole in the shock lever or arm and pull the lever with the scale. The correct reading is 70lbs.