[Healeys] Rear shock Q

[BJ8Healeys]

Keith, I've been using motorcycle fork oil in my shocks for quite a while.  It has seal conditioners that seem to be working well to prevent leaks.   I've also used hydraulic jack oil before the fork oil.  I didn't seem to make any difference in performance between the two.

 

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC  

 

 

From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Keith Pennell via Healeys
Sent: Friday, June 07, 2019 11:49 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Rear shock Q

 

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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