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Shock fluid
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2002 10:15 pm
by Neil Nelson
I have used motorcycle fork oil for many years and it is readily available
in multi viscosities. Some brands also have a seal swelling agent which
actually helps keep leaks down.
Neil
TC 0526
Re: Shock fluid
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2002 6:45 am
by Robert Grunau
I also use motorcycle fork oil. I find #20 weight gives good results.
Bob Grunau
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Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 2:16 AM
To: Mg-Tabc@Yahoogroups. Com
Subject: [mg-tabc] Shock fluid
I have used motorcycle fork oil for many years and it is readily available
in multi viscosities. Some brands also have a seal swelling agent which
actually helps keep leaks down.
Neil
TC 0526
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Shock fluid
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:11 am
by Brian Dubin
What type of fluid should be used in Armstrong or Girling shocks on a
T series car? I know Moss and the others sell Armstrong Shock Fluid
but is there a suitable readily available hydraulic oil that is safe
to use?
Brian Dubin
Re: Shock fluid
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:20 am
by D&J Edgar
I have no first hand knowledge on this but have heard of others using
motorcycle shock fluid. Available at your local motorcycle dealer and in
various weights. I have no idea what original TC fluid weight was used but
guess you could play around and fine tune the ride if you wanted.
David Edgar, TC 5108
El Cajon, California
On 7/25/06 9:10 AM, "Brian Dubin" briallpro@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> What type of fluid should be used in Armstrong or Girling shocks on a
> T series car? I know Moss and the others sell Armstrong Shock Fluid
> but is there a suitable readily available hydraulic oil that is safe
> to use?
> Brian Dubin
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Re: Shock fluid
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:13 am
by Mike Hughes
I use motorcycle fork oil in all my M.G.s. It comes in various weights. I
find 20 wt. works well without being too stiff. The principle advantage of
motorcycle fork oil is that it contains a seal sweller that reduces leakage.
I first started using it in the leaky front shocks of my 66 MGB GT back in
1981. They are still on the car and haven't leaked in years.
- Mike Hughes - -
'37 TA 0512
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Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Shock fluid
>I have no first hand knowledge on this but have heard of others using
> motorcycle shock fluid. Available at your local motorcycle dealer and in
> various weights. I have no idea what original TC fluid weight was used
> but
> guess you could play around and fine tune the ride if you wanted.
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> David Edgar, TC 5108
> El Cajon, California
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> On 7/25/06 9:10 AM, "Brian Dubin" briallpro@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> What type of fluid should be used in Armstrong or Girling shocks on a
>> T series car? I know Moss and the others sell Armstrong Shock Fluid
>> but is there a suitable readily available hydraulic oil that is safe
>> to use?
>> Brian Dubin
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Re: Shock fluid
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:32 am
by Bob McKarney
"fine tune" the ride of a TC?? .. what an interesting and challenging
concept, David!
Bob McKarney
Cambria, CA
On Jul 25, 2006, at 9:18 AM, D&J Edgar wrote:
> ....... I have no idea what original TC fluid weight was used but
> guess you could play around and fine tune the ride if you wanted.
>
> David Edgar, TC 5108
> El Cajon, California
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Re: Shock fluid
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:35 am
by KEN PORTER
Brian:
I use 20W motorcycle fork oil, usually available at any motorcycle shop.
Works just fine. If you want a stiffer ride usr 30W.
Ken Porter Manchester NH, TC 4147, MGA
Brian Dubin wrote:
> What type of fluid should be used in Armstrong or Girling shocks on a
> T series car? I know Moss and the others sell Armstrong Shock Fluid
> but is there a suitable readily available hydraulic oil that is safe
> to use?
> Brian Dubin
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Re: Shock fluid
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:12 pm
by Steve S
Motorcycle shock oil works fine as sill most 20W shock oils. Just make sure whatever you use has anti-foaming agents in it.
- Steve S, TC8975, LA, CA -
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Dubin
To:
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:10 AM
Subject: [mg-tabc] Shock fluid
What type of fluid should be used in Armstrong or Girling shocks on a
T series car? I know Moss and the others sell Armstrong Shock Fluid
but is there a suitable readily available hydraulic oil that is safe
to use?
Brian Dubin
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