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Fred A · 09-02-2018, 01:05 PM

My '40 front shocks have been extensively flushed with kerosene, even removing the valve control. After draining the kerosene and resetting the valve, the shocks were refilled with Bar's Jack Oil with Stop Leak. Could this oil be too thin as there is far less resistance than before. Valve adjustment has little effect. Thought I was on to something but... Any thoughts or experience? I know most shocks are farmed out but there are too many non performing phonies in the LA/Orange area. The low prices for candidate shocks, seems like it's worth a try. What do you think or know? Fred A

09-02-2018, 01:05 PM	#1
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 945	'40 Houdaille Shock Fluid? My '40 front shocks have been extensively flushed with kerosene, even removing the valve control. After draining the kerosene and resetting the valve, the shocks were refilled with Bar's Jack Oil with Stop Leak. Could this oil be too thin as there is far less resistance than before. Valve adjustment has little effect. Thought I was on to something but... Any thoughts or experience? I know most shocks are farmed out but there are too many non performing phonies in the LA/Orange area. The low prices for candidate shocks, seems like it's worth a try. What do you think or know? Fred A