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Old 12-19-2007 | 04:41 PM
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Guys,

Can someone tell me what the two items in the pics are? I cannot figure out how to use them or really what they are use for. I know they go with a retract system but what are their function.?
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Old 12-19-2007 | 05:34 PM
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A better picture of the label would help. What does it say besides "Sonictronics" (the manufacturer)?

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Old 12-19-2007 | 06:01 PM
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Looks like Hydra-Locks; converts pnuematic retracts to use oil instead of air to move the retract pistons. It's supposed to have a much smoother movement than regular air retracts. I believe they are no longer being produced.
Old 12-19-2007 | 08:06 PM
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They are Hydro-lock. made by sonictronics. I didn't know what they were used for. Do you know how the are hooked up with the retracts.
Old 12-19-2007 | 08:28 PM
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I have instructions somewhere.they will have to be filled with oil at one end atf was recomended as long as it did not affect the seals in the retracts.
Old 12-20-2007 | 12:42 PM
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Add from march 1980 model aviation. I would not be surprised if this is the product that Sonictronics may have later produced. One note this type of conversion would i suspect would not be functional with spring/air types such as the Springairs or the Robart copy of the Springair.

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Old 12-21-2007 | 10:53 AM
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I don't have the instructions. Here is a notional view of how they are used.
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Old 12-21-2007 | 10:21 PM
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Hydra-locks I still have the instructions on how to use them. I can copy them for you if your interested? Vic G.
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Try contacting http://sonictronics.com/xcart/customer/home.php

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