Question about 46 shocks

[Guest Diceman]

I just bought some NOS shocks for the front of my 46 Streamliner. My question is what grease or oil goes in these for the dampening? I assume thats how it works:confused: I havent received these yet to really look at them but soon;)<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

[Guest 51c8Joe]

Since nobody else seems interested, I'll jump in. I've been told to use hydraulic jack oil in my Dubonnet knee action units. That may not apply to your shocks. The AACA forum has a thread on "knee action shocks" that might help. They seem to recommend hydraulic jack oil on many of the replies. Check the thread through the search engine.

Joe

[Guest Diceman]

Thanks Joe! Good info was found. It did scare me some too! It seems that to remove the shocks I need to take the tension off the springs. Whao.... what am I getting into?

[Guest 51c8Joe]

Glad you found what you needed. My only other useful advice is to get the oldest manual you can find. A reprint of the factory manual will probably tell you what you need. The only real problem I've had is that it seems the factory assumed that a Pontiac mechanic was already well trained in basic automotive engineering, and simply knew how many of the components of their automobiles were designed and assembled. I find lots of stuff like "Remove the upper assembly as a unit and dismantle on workbench." It takes a while for me to figure out how to remove and dismantle without screwing something up. The guys on the AACA forum know everything about everything, so a little searching will get you an answer.

Good luck

Joe

[Guest Foggy norm]

If the shock is linked to the wheel support (eyeball it), yes, you MUST relieve tension on ths spring (coil?). I just did this on a 41 packard with the engine removed. I'm guessing you motor is still in place, in which case, the weight of the auto may help you. Without seeing your situation, after removing the tire, just Jack-up the wheel/bottom frame till yousee the shock relieve, the weight of the car should provide enough downward pressure, as the jack lifts the pressure of the spring. Keep presure on the spring, if possible, so it doesn't have an opportunity to "pop" out.