Re: Model 'A' Shocks

Posted by Ray C on Oct. 26, 1998 at 15:08:24

In Reply to: Model 'A' Shocks
posted by Richard Inzana on Oct. 26, 1998 at 12:14:41

: Hello,
: I just purchased and installed four shocks for my 1929 Briggs Fordor. I don't know if I installed them correctly. I had no shocks on the rear of my car, so I also purchased two rear shock arms. When I put the two front shocks, the drain plugs are facing upwards and the shock arm line up with the axel. One was stamped "R" and the other "L". The one stamped "R" is on the passenger's side and the "L" is on the drivers side. This sounds a little strange to me. Does it matter?? Also is there an adjustment to be made on the needle?? or does this just get installed as is???
: Thanks Richard Inzana
Hi Richard,
I need a little clarification on your question. What is it that is marked L and R. It must be the arms since the shocks are supposed to be marked CW and AC for clockwise and anti clockwise. The "drain plugs" are really fill plugs and should be up. Clockwise go on the left front and right rear. The needle should be 1/4 turn out. The builder or rebuilder should have bled the shocks but if you suspect not, close the needle valve (turn it in but not tight) and pump the arm up & down then fill to the bottom of the fill hole and open the needle 1/4. If your shocks are correct, it will be more resistance pulling down then pushing up.

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Re: Model 'A' Shocks Richard Inzana Oct. 27, 1998 at 12:22:44 (2)
Re: Model 'A' Shocks Ray C Oct. 27, 1998 at 14:58:41 (1)
Re: Model 'A' Shocks richard inzana Oct. 29, 1998 at 15:13:39 (0)

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