Shock Oil in MGB Front Shocks

What oil can be used in the lever shocks when they
get low on fluid AND how do you do it? I recall years
ago that we used to put hydralic jack oil in them, but have
forgotten the particulars... so looking for a recommended
procedure and the correct fluid. Thanks, Doug

Get some 20wt motorcycle fork oil. With the wheel off, as you face the shocks, there's a bolt with the head facing you that you remove, and then fill it there. Fill to the bottom the hole.

Thanks for your response! I will give it a try

Actually, you don't need to take the wheel off, but everything else is correct.

Paul

I used castor oil from the Drug Store over 15 years ago (about $2.00 for a jar). No leaks, shocks still working good. Fluid looks clean. The original hydrolic fluid was made from castor oil, mostly synthetic & additives currently used.

Bill

I did the fork oil recently and suckered the pharmacy into giving me a nice eye dropper to fill them with :).

The manual calls for mineral oil. A syringe works well.

I think with the 20 wt fork oil, there is one with additives that is supposed to "refresh" all the seal etc. if I am not mistaken.

I used it in my rear shocks as well.

brandon

castor oil? I heard Mineral oil, but not castor oil.

Add the oil very slowly, if you go fast you may end up underfilling. there is a very small hole inside the shock that the oil has to go thru. You can add some ATF to it also, this will swell the seals a little, helping to stop leaks.