Re: I need some Houdailles

Posted by Don Bryce on July 02, 1997 at 15:01:49

In Reply to: Re: I need some Houdailles
posted by Bob Carabbio on June 20, 1997 at 20:18:03

: Thanks for the suggestion I'll give him a call - I have a hot wrench and a blacksmith's vise that stand about 4' tall from the floor.Houdailles do require some finesse to open, but heat appears to the the key.I've never had much luck with penetrating oil on things like that.The main problem appears to be with corrosion which opens up the wingshaft/housing clearances.It would be nice if somebody supplied replacement wingshafts since that seems to be the worst single problem with old ones.

After you talk to Mr. Paul, I suggest that you contact Bill Bond of Evergreen Colo.Mr. Bind has repaired many of the shocks reconditioned by robert Paul.Mr. Bond can be reached at 303-670-3283.Mr. Bond also has a large stock of covers for the do-it-yourselfers, however, I would not recommend that your try to rebuild them yourself.If you want some shocks rebuilt, send them to Mr. Bond but don't do anything to them other than removing them from the car.Do not soak in any thing.Do not remove parts.Do not try and take them apart.Also, you will need to provide the month of manufacture for your car as there were several cover changes each year.Good luck.Don

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