32Pontiac6 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Does anybody know the fluid that would be used in Delco Lovejoy shocks used in early 1930's GM cars? I have a '32 Pontiac with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU22 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I use motorcycle fork oil..... but it does have a way of running out You have to bounce the car while filling to get as much oil in as possable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I use Tractor Supply's Universal Premium Hydraulic Oil in my 1928 Buick shocks. It is available by the quart. I did try a hydraulic jack oil, but it seeped out around the seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I use 32 hydraulic fluid like I use in my bucket truck. Works great. It swells the seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I've been using Mobil's hydraulic oil DTE-24 (SAE10) in my Lovejoy shocks for a long time, never a problem. Also available as DTE-25 (SAE20). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hydraulic 32 is a 10w oil. You can go to a higher weight, but the ride will be stiffer in cold weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vila Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I use Penrite Shock Absorber Oil in my 1933 chevrolet and 1962 Triumph TR4. It comes in two weights and can be purchased at the restoration supply company at RSC for $15 per 500mls. It is listed as Shocker Oil #1 and #2.Victoria British - Catalog TC - Page 96 also has it for around $17, but they only list one weight.I am not sure who has cheaper shipping.Visit my website at: Bob's Vintage CarsVila1933 Chevrolet1962 Triumph TR41984 BMW 633 CSi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32Pontiac6 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks to everybody who provided input. I used the Hydraulic and Jack Oil (AW 32) and it seemed to work. Thanks!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I was also able to replaced the seals with a proper size o-rings, which seems to work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest floatflyin Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The manual says "90 wt winter, 140 wt winter MINERAL OIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Your shocks won't move at 90wt. That sounds more like trans lube. Nothing I've seen listed shows anything close to that weight. More like 10wt or 20 wt max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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