[Healeys] Rear shock Q

Peter Caldwell peter at nosimport.com
Fri Jun 7 11:54:08 MDT 2019


Fork oil is better choice.  DO NOT OVERfill.  Just to bottom of the 
gasket is enough.

    Peter C

On 6/7/2019 10:49 AM, Keith Pennell via Healeys wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> Am planning to replace both rear shocks on late BJ8. I found a pair in 
> my stash which appear to be new (or possibly rebuilt).  Eureka!!!  
> Both L and R and painted black.  Both with new shock links attached.  
> I have had them for many years and there was minor leaking of fluid.  
> Tightened the 6 screws each about 1/6 turn.
>
> Question:  I am thinking while I have them on the workbench to top off 
> the fluid.  I have two products on hand.  Sta-Lube Hydraulic & Jack 
> Oil with no mention of shock absorbers on the label.  Bel Ray High 
> Performance Fork Oil (20W).  Again no mention of shock absorbers.  
> Would either of these be satisfactory for topping oil the shock oil level?
>
> Opinions?
> Keith
>
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