Call and check with Doug Wildrick.

Thanks Ken ---I called Doug Wildrick's earlier today (before writing the post) but no answer since it is Sunday. I'll try again tomorrow.

I received an email first thing this morning from Doug Wildrick's confirming their Clutch fluid is indeed a purple/red color (for the last 25 years) which inherently makes it easier to distinguish from other engine and transmission fluids. Smart folks and great customer service at Wildricks once again!

I use automatic trans fluid in mine, that's red. My father used to mix kerosene and motor oil 50/50 and use that.

It is probably ATF, smell a can of ATF and this fluid, and you may find someone has replaced the fluid with simple ATF, and it us not the best, but it works fine unless you are drag racing or pulling a large trailer. I have had good luck with it over the years when I could not get it from the club store if you want I can send you a bottle of the original fluid as I have an automatic now and have no use for it, Just let me know your address and I will ship it to you. Bobbydamit old tech advisor. from the 60's

If Doug said its ok, it is. .I have know him since he was a kid, he knows his stuff. And you can tell if it is ATF by the smell, really. And the offer is still here.

Robert,

About 55 years ago, I was chatting with a 74 year old mechanic, who had worked for North Star Hudson in Manila, Philippines. He fondly remembered the 1916 Hudson Super Six taxis he had maintained! I asked him about clutch fluid, and he provided his formula:

One third gear oil, one third motor oil, one third kerosene, and just a touch of Marvel Mystery Oil!

This further illustrates the variety of fluids the corks have been lubricated with over the years ... Also, that Marvel Mystery Oil has been around a long time!

Per