Bob H Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 My shock absorber expert recommends motorycle fork oil due to it's anti-foaming qualities. Hydraulic jacks don't experience the continuous cycling of shocks or forks and may not have the anti-foaming chemistry. Bob H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Bob H said: My shock absorber expert recommends motorycle fork oil due to it's anti-foaming qualities. Hydraulic jacks don't experience the continuous cycling of shocks or forks and may not have the anti-foaming chemistry. Bob H If you use motorcycle fork oil you should get it from your expert. Tried it once and broke shock links (probably wrong viscosity). On the other hand I have never had a problem driving hundreds of thousands of miles with jack oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob H Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Can you tell me what the correct viscosity for Buick shock absorber oil is, and the viscosity of the fork oil you used? Do you have pictures of the broken shock links, and any damage they may have caused? Bob H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBuick38 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 On 8.4.2016 at 9:25 PM, First Born said: May I ask where you found the seal? Using a New bearing? Ben Hi I got it from a friend , who repairs industrial waterr pumps , this one was from a Sarlin water pump , dont know more about it Bt Yes i used new bearings //Bt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I have always used jack oil as well, I think that with the use that these cars get the anti foaming is not so much of any issue. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 18 hours ago, Bob H said: Can you tell me what the correct viscosity for Buick shock absorber oil is, and the viscosity of the fork oil you used? Do you have pictures of the broken shock links, and any damage they may have caused? Bob H I have used Permatex hydraulic jack oil (fluid?) since 1965 in the rear lever shocks of my 1955. The container used to state: "for hydraulic jacks and knee action shock absorbers". It seems to be about the same viscosity as the original and has worked well. I cannot find viscosity specs. The motorcycle fork oil I used was much more viscous and was given to me in a small jar --- it was my intention to stiffen up the ride. The shock link rubber on the end pulled off the pin. A higher viscosity may work in your front shocks...report back if you try it. Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBuick38 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Tried to put water in the engine , but the frezze plugs was to rusty , so i had to take away the intake and exhaust I have hard to find new fryzze plugs , eny suggestions where to get new ??? ust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBuick38 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 The car is out of the garage by its own engine for the first time sins 1974 , only in and out from the garage , but a good start ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBuick38 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Hi Now it have past the registration test , just waiting for the new registration plates , The intension is to drive it this summer , and just injoy driving it //Bt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Good for you, and Buick. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBuick38 Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Now is the driving season over for this summer , just wait for the summer 2017 ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 How much did you drive it? Did you form any plans for it over the non driving season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBuick38 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Had to put in a new Clutch , so no its ready to drive this season 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilf Sedanet Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Nice car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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