Monte,
90W is way too heavy for the shocks. I used hydraulic jack oil to top off
the shocks in my 79. (didn't need much) Its available at any auto parts
store. I also use a small pump oiler. I had to add a bit more curve to
the nozzle with my tubing bender but the tip is small enough to access
the port. I don't recall the cap on the front shock being on the side
though.
Steve Bettencourt
http://www.bmcne.com
webmaster@bmcne.com
On Tue, 2 Apr 2002 21:40:58 -0800 "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
writes:
> Can anyone enlighten me on how to fill the front shocks (79B)? I've
> used a
> small pump to try to transfer the oil into the side fill hole but
> the nozzle
> is the same size as the hole and oil won't go in if air can't come
> out. I need
> some kind of smaller tube, I guess? Suggestions?
> BTW, I think I got some oil into the shocks but not much. I put in
> 90 weight
> oil instead of hydralic fluid, will this cause a problem?
> Thanks,
> Monte 79B and 74 1/2 parts car
> Kahoka, MO USA
>
> be sent.
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