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I recently had my Delco-Lovejoy lever shocks for my 35 standard coupe rebuilt and when I received them they have little to no resistance just a spring type feeling.
I removed the fill hole nut and the shocks have very little oil in them. I looked on the threads here at the VCCA and there was a lot of info on oil but not how full the oil level should be. Also is there any priming needed when adding oil? From what I read on the thread Permatex hydraulic jack oil is the type to use.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
carDC
Last edited by CarDC; 10/31/18 03:00 PM.
CarDC
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35 Chevy standard 3 window coupe
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Who was the rebuilder, and have you called them back to see what the recommended fluid level should be? They should also be able to explain the correct resistance, and fluid to be used. Good luck, Mike P.S. A very good reputable/reliable rebuilder is Apple Hydraulics
Mike 41 Chevy
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Yes, I would call the rebuilder first and listen to his excuse.
Your shock absorbers in a 1935 are single acting. The arm should raise by its self and resistance when pulling it down only.
Chevrolets instructions for filling is to fill to the filler opening and replace plug and then move the arm up and down vigorously several times to work oil into the piston cylinder. Then add additional oil to fill the reservoir. Then allow the fluid to leak down to the bottom of the filler hole ... and install plug. This provides the necessary air space in the shock absorber.
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Make sure you use NON foaming hydraulic jack fluid.
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