The Ford Barn

Otterby · 03-22-2018, 02:06 PM

My '48 ford has the old style lever shocks (I think Houdaille?). They seem to be in good shape so I was wanting to drain whatever is in them now and replace with fresh hydraulic jack oil. Is it ok to simply drain and replace the fluid or should they be flushed. If so what should be used to flush them out? I don't want to take the chance of putting something in there that may damage the internals and seals.

FortyNiner · 03-22-2018, 03:03 PM

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03-22-2018, 02:06 PM	#1
Otterby Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 27	Flushing a lever shock My '48 ford has the old style lever shocks (I think Houdaille?). They seem to be in good shape so I was wanting to drain whatever is in them now and replace with fresh hydraulic jack oil. Is it ok to simply drain and replace the fluid or should they be flushed. If so what should be used to flush them out? I don't want to take the chance of putting something in there that may damage the internals and seals.

03-22-2018, 03:03 PM	#2
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: Flushing a lever shock Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Kerosene is the go-to recommeded by a long time rebuilder on the Barn. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

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