Re: Model 'A' Shocks

Posted by Ray C on Oct. 27, 1998 at 14:58:41

In Reply to: Re: Model 'A' Shocks
posted by Richard Inzana on Oct. 27, 1998 at 12:22:44

: Hi Ray,
: And thanks for replying. The shocks themselves are marked "L" and "R". In the center back of the shock. I wonder if the guy I got them from removed the old markings and put new ones? Why? The shocks are filled with fluid already, but it appears like one needle is in more than the next... I can "feel" resistance when moving the shocks so I'll make sure there is more resistance when I push down then pull up.
: Will loosening the needle make the fluid leak out??
: Thanks Again Richard
Hi again Richard,
The shocks should not leak if you turn the needle valve.
Ok so here is another way that I think you can use to check which shock goes where. If you were looking at the front of the shock (looking at the needle valve)with the mounting holes on a horizontal plane, (the mounting holes are above center) the fill plug is to RIGHT of center or the vertical plane on the shock that goes on the RIGHT rear. The other shock which is configured that way goes on the LEFT front. If that is confusing, let me know.
Ray

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