This was sent to the wrong address, rather than triumphs@autox.team.net
Also, be careful dealing with Paeco. You can likely get better quality
at a cheaper price without too much effort.
mjb.
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Date: Tue, 18 Mar 1997 16:41:04 -0500
From: Alan Crane <acrane@crosslink.net>
Subject: Subject: Lever shock oil
PAECO sells several different weights for lever arm shocks. They
specialize in performance modifications, so there must be some
advantage. I haven't tried it, but thicker oil should keep your car
flatter on hard turns. Also it could be a real kick in the butt.
Alan Crane
67 TR4A
< Does anyone have experience with different weight oils in their lever
< arm shocks?
< I have elected not to have my shocks rebuilt as I think they are in
< pretty good shape, but they do appear to be low on oil. (There is no
< fresh oil on the outside of the shocks.) I know the mainstream
< vendors sell "shock" oil, but I am curious if anyone has any
< experience with using different wt oils, ie. motorcycle fork oils,
< etc, instead.
< I have used synthetic motorcycle fork oil in motorcycle forks. It is
< available in a wide variety of weights and in very stable. Should be
< great for lever arm shock tuning. I just need some help in finding a
< good weight to start with. Now that I have mastered removal of the
< shock link from the spring perch, I am willing to remove them a time
< or two to get a good handling, comfortable ride.
< Jack Brooks
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