Chrysler E65 (1929) chock absorbers

[Alain from Normandy]

Hello,

restoration is going well see frame on wheels.

In order to prepare chock absorbers I would like to know:

• quality of oil to use
• level of oil to fill in these chock absorbers

 

Thanks

[Sasha39]

Alain you might like to read these posts 

 

[Bill Harmatuk]

This is what I used. Fill to the top.

1930 CJ. Should be the same.

 

Edited March 15, 2019 by Bill Harmatuk (see edit history)

[60FlatTop]

That is interesting. I think I will pick up a bottle just so I don't forget. I have been using hydraulic jack oil, but I would give that a try.

 

I like to use an oil squirt can to fill shocks.

I disconnect the shock link and work the arm as I fill them. You can feel the firm up. If you see signs of leakage where the shaft enters the shock body you can try wrapping cotton string close to the opening. Sometimes it will swell the cotton enough to stop or slow a leak.

Bernie