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Questions about ovals... and judsons
pete wood - October 6th, 2012 at 05:03 PM

Now have a 56 oval in garage. Bye buggy. Got some questions...

1. Do they share torsion bars with 60s beetles? If so, what spring plates do I need? Ideally I'd like to put in some type three rear bars but is that possible?

2. How does the rear bumpstop setup work on Ovals. Mine seem to be missing.

3. What sort of oil should I put in my Judson? Where would I get it?


hellbugged - October 6th, 2012 at 05:25 PM

Oh good stuff!

Where's the pic!


pete wood - October 6th, 2012 at 05:32 PM

Where's the info? ;)


vw54 - October 6th, 2012 at 06:00 PM

1. different torsion bars Type 3 wont fit from memory

2. will have to look at mine

3. Use Auto Trans fluid its 10 grade which is what Judson recomends or same as Marvelous Marvel oil
been using ATF in mine for over 20 years


ian.mezz - October 6th, 2012 at 07:00 PM

bump stops
dont they just bolt onto the spring plate where you bolt the axle on ?????


tar76 - October 6th, 2012 at 07:06 PM

Don't type 3 bump stops fit as the are smaller in height?


steve burgess - October 7th, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Hi Pete. You can use atf as vw54 said but i prefer marvel mystery oil.It can be purchased from skyshop.com.au .It is not that expensive ,not that much more than ATF.
Iam currently rebuilding a judson in member rides.
Ovals do not have bump stops
Steve


pete wood - October 7th, 2012 at 01:28 PM

Wow, no bumps stops. Interesting.... Thanks for the tip on the marvel oil too.


1303Steve - October 7th, 2012 at 03:24 PM

Hi Pete

I think the oval torsion bars would be heavier than Type 3 bars, they are heavier than 40 hp bars.

Steve


vw54 - October 7th, 2012 at 05:05 PM

Pete what are you intending to do with the car ??? ( why the Type 3 torsion bars )


vlad01 - October 7th, 2012 at 09:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 1303Steve
Hi Pete

I think the oval torsion bars would be heavier than Type 3 bars, they are heavier than 40 hp bars.

Steve


what diamter are they?

type 3 SA I think are 24mm?