I've had my 62 GT for about 3 weeks and still waiting for my manuals. The fellow who was selling the car for the elderly owner also has a 62 GT and he told me the Hydrovac was weak and he suggested adding Neatsfoot oil to lubricate the leather inside it. Since this is the only Studebaker I have driven with Hydrovac assist I am not sure what it should feel like. It has Turner front discs and brakes very well but it does feel to me like there is little assist from the Hydrovac.
The Hydrovac was rebuilt about 10 years ago and there are no leaks or anything. Does adding Neatsfoot oil sound like a good idea? How much and where is the oil added? I see a small bolt/screw at the bottom rear of the booster in front of the battery. Is that where the oil is added? Only found one reference to this and it was suggested that about one tablespoon would suffice?
The Hydrovac was rebuilt about 10 years ago and there are no leaks or anything. Does adding Neatsfoot oil sound like a good idea? How much and where is the oil added? I see a small bolt/screw at the bottom rear of the booster in front of the battery. Is that where the oil is added? Only found one reference to this and it was suggested that about one tablespoon would suffice?
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