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I probably already know the answer to my question--some 20 years ago I had the knee-actions to my 1937 Master Delux rebuilt--last year within a week both started leaking fluid--should I bite the bullet and pull them for a rebuild or has anyone had any success using Lucas Transmission Fix (stop-leak)?
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If the rebuilder used a packing type seal as the originals had the packing nut can be tightened.
If they used some kind of a modern steel encased neoprene seal a transmission seal softener could be used. I have had good results with Trans X brand - for other leaking units such as powe steering.
That being sid I doubt if a modern seal would be leaking due to hardening because it would not have been subjected to any heat.
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Thrasher, Have you tried to tighten up, a little at a time, the big packing nuts on the spindle shaft linkage on the shocks? Be sure to loosen the little locking screw that holds the nut in place first.
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Have they worked all of these years without leaking? Then I would just tighten the nut first and drive the car to see if the leak reoccurs.
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Thanks for all the good suggestions--I'm happy to know that might be simplier (and cheaper) solutions rather than a rebuild. I'll be giving this a try soon--will let you know how it goes!!
Thrasher
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