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How to fill lever action shocks 5k Posted October 19, 2014. I hear you can refill them with jack oil but how do you go about it exactly? I see a Zerk fitting and also a The old lever-action rear shocks (1) and links (2) are removed. You will have to either widen the FCX24 shock mount points from a 2 mm hole to a 2. Work the arm When Oldsmobile went to tube shocks in 1951, they also went to leaf springs. So I obtain a used set and purchased new This http://biking. The To refill lever action shock absorbers, first, remove the shock from the vehicle and locate the fill plug. Post reply Insert quotes Similar threads. Leave stock lever shock in place. See pics. Also, I've also heard that your bump stops should be in good shape. 44 exhaust valves I had the rear leaf springs replaced and rear shocks rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics but the elephant in the room for me is the DuBonnet Knee Action shocks up front. Replacing MGB Front Lever Shocks – What they don’t tell you We rebuild Houdaille, Delco, Lovejoy, Gabriel, and Monroe Lever Action Shocks. Units have been sandblasted and lever arms are free to turn, some have typical shock resistance, others have little resistance. The oil I used was 20wt motorbike fork oil. On your vehicle you should have standard modern type shocks on the rear, and the old school knee action shocks on the front. Mount on outside front of lower "A" arm and fab mount on top outside of frame, room to spare. Mostly recommendations on a rebuilder - I'll probably use Apple Hydraulics. If you are in need of help on how to rebuild a Lovejoy shock I highly reccomend this article. On January 19, 2009, Michael Podshadley in California wrote: "I am restoring a 1959 MGA and am wondering how and if I need to rebuild the Dampers/shock absorbers, or if I just have to refill them and how. I'll show you how to fill and bleed bladder Greetings to all, OK, Since we are on the subject of lever-type rear dampers, how the heck do you get that humungous screw-cap out of the top of these things to get at the interior guts without using the mother of all special tools? Looks to me as if the cap could be drilled with two shallow holes, so as to accommodate a standard, industrial grade, two-pin spanner VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1945 AND EARLIER 1929-1932 lever action type shocks: Forums Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Rate Thread Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: lever action type shocks #7605 01/26/04 10:07 PM. I pulled the shocks from the roadster and want to drain/refill them with some nice new oil. I cycled the arm 100 times and then drained and refilled. Profile Page. Edited September 13, 2020 by [email protected] (see edit history) I previously asked the question about filling the front shocks when I converted my 62 Midget to disc brakes and it was fairly easy. . Replacement tube shocks for the Carryalls were found easily enough (£££) as they were These are the 4 Delco Lovejoy Duodraulic shocks from my '31 Chrysler CD8 project. Peter LEVER ACTION SHOCKS. There is a screw at the other end, but comparing it to the manuel it appears to be the relief valve?. The gauge on the pump reads 0. SHARE POST #20. This video was shot on a 1972 MG Midget, but it will apply to all MGs with th Overhauling Lever action shocks- how to? Post by Galen » Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:47 pm. Was this post helpful or interesting? Yes No Thank. Fix them or replace them with other To fill lever action shocks, first, remove the fill plug, then add the recommended oil until it reaches the proper level. 00 plus shipping. This was done with the valve removed and the valve plug reinstalled so that the oil would circulate easily. I don't Fill to the bottom of the threads. I'm thinking it may be in your best interest to change everthing over to the later style, leaf springs, if you want to go tube shocks. ). 1951 and up If you decide to fill your shocks, which, if they're not too far gone will help, use ONLY "Jack Oil". This alternative is not suitable for low temperature operation and is deficient in various other ways. Madison Wisconsin, USA . 37 Pontiac SilverStreak. No problem yanking spring later if you want bags, this works fine, done three cars this way. I decided to change to '50 model shocks and mounts for way less than one rebuild. Apr 13, 2014 04:02 Cleaning out my Vintage Sheaffer Lever-Fill Fountain Pen Video covers how they work, how to fill using a lever fill fountain pen and how to clean it out Rubb Fits 1934-38 Chevrolet Master Deluxe, Knee Action Lever Shock A) Your Dubonnet shock rebuilt - $945 (Send us your shock for rebuilding) A) (Note: to protect threads during shipping please tape nut onto your spindle, remove steering arms, send only what you see in our photo). Price $350. com video tutorial will explain how to put air in an air shock, recommending tools needed and other info Lever Action Shocks. The dampers were then ready for new link bushings, then installation onto the chassis. my results have been that its about three weeks if you want the metal really clean. From first appearance there Brian demonstrates how to fill and clean a vintage lever filler fountain pen!Vintage Penshttps://andersonpens. gl/6kq7zt Equipent used: Futaba T How do I access the top of the front shocks, so I can fill them? Thanks! Check out my Facebook page: North American Orphan Austin Car Society https: Thanks! Check out my Facebook page: North American Orphan Austin Car Society https: VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1941 AND EARLIER 1929-1932 lever action type shocks: Forums Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Rate Thread Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: lever action type shocks #7605 01/26/04 09:07 PM. Re: Adding oil to lever arm shock absorbers #5. The front shock plug is on the top of the shock; the rear shock plug is on the side. in top of the armstrong unit there is a bolt. You want to make sure you keep the hose just inside the filler hole so you know you get the shock filled to the top. Joined: Jan 2002. If they are shot you will find out when you put in the oil, it will leak out. Finally, reassemble the rifle and wipe away any excess oil. He wouldn't tell me the sizes either. After you re-install the shocks keep a close eye on the area where the shaft comes out of the housing. It's not that hard to do, but it's a dirty job. The Armstrong shocks on my TR3 leak where the shaft of the arm enters the body of the shock. That would be expensive, and it's no longer original so for the same money, get your lever action shocks rebuilt. Hope this helps John The original shock absorbers were hydraulic double action with glycerin forced from one chamber to another as the lever arm moved. We now stock a complete kit which includes upper and lower forged steel shock mounts, front and rear. One problem with fork oil is that there doesn't seem to be much consistency of viscosity ratings from one brand to the next. It is NOT easy as a previous post stated and if that spring lets loose you You need not fill the shock any higher. If the shock moves, and dosen't leak, it doesn't need rebuilding. We have di Lever action shocks had many different designs over the years, but the basic design is the same. New shaft seals and cap seal installed. 62pan. " I bought a litre of Motul 20 wt motorcycle fork oil, and you don't need anywhere near this REBUILDING LEVER SHOCK ABSORBERS - FS-207 . Yes, it will still function, but not as well as it should. For those few lever-fillers with internal breather tubes (some Skylines, for example), repeating the above procedure for a second time may fill the sac more completely. I did a bit of internet searching along with this forum and really didn't find much there either. Ben Bruce aka First Born. They don't show leakage. Remove the filler plugs from the ends of the shock I show you how I set about changing the 45 year old oil that was in the lever arm dampers off my 1974 MGB GT. When I go over a sidewalk, the marker ring on my shock goes all the way down the shock, so I think I need air. Only a few European companies used them much after that. An additional bit of information is that it takes very close to 4-ounces of oil to fill it enough to get the air out and have good damping action over the full stroke with no gurgling inside. I've previously rebuilt similar single acting ones for my '31 Chevrolet but am not familiar with these double acting units. Member. He wouldn't help me with selling me the O-rings or washers. If you Blended High Quality anti foam anti wear hydraulic oil specifically for Lever action shocks. I prefer to try the engineered specification version Lever Shocks. New shock absorbers keep your wheels in contact with the road and improve steering response and control as well as braking safety and efficiency. You really only need to top-up a shock if there is evidence I have done some extensive research in the rebuilding of my front Armstrong Lever Shocks for the 67 Healey which I want to do "if they need" (and replacement of the upper trunnion assembly, which is a must!). If you type in the search ( Reconditioning Lever-action Shocks? ) and then look for the 9/1 This is a how-to on how to replace the unique lever-arm shocks on an MG Midget. If it leaks it will begin to lose damping action with just a little more than 1 there is a port inside on the rear deck closed w/ a plastic plug. The aftermarket tube shocks were just a cheaper way of trying to fix a problem. One thing he said helped me, if only he knew. I really doubt you'll be able to get your shocks working without a rebuild. Members; 11k Location: Wichita Falls, TEXAS Posted February 12, 2018. I tried that to no avail. When finished I emptied the oil can back into the measuring cup and had 3 ounces of oil left. I am told this is not unusual as the hole where the shaft enters the body gets worn and does not seal properly. Remove the four shock absorbers from the frame with the 11/16-inch deep socket. Jon Robbins 1956 BN-2 (do it all yourself, you'll mostly be glad you did) Reply. com and I am contemplating The lever action shocks used on your Buick never wear out. Bookmark the permalink. When serviced, the lever should offer smooth, moderate resistance from full up to full down and reverse. Period-correct Hot Rods of the 30's & 40's; Not sure what year shock you have In this episode I discuss how to maintain the shocks you have and suggest a good alternative. The MGB Armstrong Lever Shock that was working correctly has close to the right amount of oil in it although I expect even this is a little low. Early Triumphs used lever action shocks and they sell replacement oil for them. Lifting the lever compresses the ink sac; after placing the nib in ink, close the lever and count to ten to allow the sac to reinflate completely. Install the Has anyone rebuilt lever action shocks? I got a 50 Olds that's due for a set and I can't see paying $200 per shock for a rebuild. This leaves a small airspace at the top. Use a syringe or special fill tool to inject the correct fluid into the shock body until it reaches the proper level. How often should I oil my lever action rifle? When I no longer saw bubbles coming up, I put the recuperation chamber in place, fastened it down with the four screws, topped off the oil through the center fill port and secured the fill bolt. SHARE POST #3. Restoring original shocks is a precise and exacting endeavor. Often also necessary In this episode I cover the testing and installation of a set of front Knee Action shocks off of a 49 Chevy 3100 onto the 49 GMC. Seems like I had to use a good pair of vise grips to get the fill plugs out the first Metal Gear RC Tech TipsAre you tired of your shocks leaking on your RC and don't want to do some wired trick in hopes to fix it. In fact, the guys there made them better than new by clocking the control arms to Having ZERO experience with knee action shock absorbers, I thought the front shocks on my 41 Clipper were, well, SHOT! Since the car had not been driven for 20 years, I figured that was the way it was till I got new ones. Fill only to the bottom of the fill-plug hole when the shock is held level. If the spout is flexible that is a plus. Motorcycle Once it starts to foam from the agitating action of the shock assembly, air pockets will form where they shouldn't be and the shock will no longer perform properly. All of these shocks have a cast housing with an arm that pivots. When this is not available any good quality mineral oil to Specification S. I ended up with 30 w engine oil mixed with red grease -- I mixed the oil in a half used grease cartridge left in the grease gun then stir it together - put the grease gun back together - take the fill plug out and screw a grease zerk in and fill . But by 1950, less expensive & easier to produce "Aircraft Shocks"(because WWII solders saw them on planes first), known today by many as the modern tube shock, made their way into all cars produced in the USA. Then place the shocks in the car in the right place I have a differing opinion. I was told by the shop the shocks are rare and very difficult to locate. Depends on what you If the shocks work, I'd leave well enough alone. On a '49 the caster Lever action shocks installed. Knee action shocks used in late 1930s/early 1940s Buickswhat's the right fluid to use in these ? Jack Worstell [email protected] Ben Bruce aka First Born. I screwed it onto my read Fox Shock, on my 2019 Giant Trance 2. When this is not available any good quality Never put thicker oil into shocks! This is about as effective as welding up the holes to restrict flow. Jack oil is what you want to fill them with. For those wondering, it took about a pint to fill all four dampers. The only thing I haven't worked with the lever shocks for over three decades but I remember buying fork oil from motorcycle shops and topping up as Trevor mentions. i just added oil then then juggled on the body to work the lever[i hope] Starting with an empty trigger pump oil can and exactly 8 ounces of oil in a measuring cup, I put oil in the trigger can and proceeded to filled the shock, pumping on the lever to expel any air. Simply place the shocks in a vice and remove the top cover, fill with 20 weight shock oil and operate the shock unitl all the air is gone and top off the shock with oil and replace the cover with a new gasket. " Don --- I'm not an advocate of the tube shock kits My front shocks are Delco-Lovejoy knee action units that are a bit wierd. I followed the manual directions for filling them, except (lacking the "Shock Absorber Gun KMO 1026" and "Adapter J 1611") I used an old thumb-action oil can to fill the rears. Motorcycle shock oil is perfectly fine and is easy to find locally. On the rear they can be incorporated pretty easily and the original lever shock is removed, but on the front you need to retain the original lever shock as it forms part of the suspension. If you over fill a shock, the expanded oil will seep from the seal area, attract road grit and hasten the demise of seal and surface finish. Not cheep but they will last beyond my lifetime. After looking down in my shock's fill plug holes it looks bone dry. OR B) Repair kit with in . 5 mm hole. Jack, hydraulic jack oil works. Products (Total Items: 6 ) S-25 - 1939-46 STUDEBAKER RIGHT FRONT HOUDAILLE REMAN SHOCK $225. Thank you! texases May 18, 2017, 4:28pm 5. When was Overhauling Lever action shocks- how to? Post by Galen » Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:47 pm. Also, I In my opinion (and that's all it is), if the Armstrong lever action dampers were allowed to bottom out in the same way (say if the bumpstops were removed, although not sure that would be the case though), then I'm quite certain that the brackets they are mounted to would break in time in exactly the same way. I have the spring and piston out but now looking at getting the shaft and lever out, when you jiggle the lever in and out the cam moves in and out but not that plug. Posted October 19, 2014. I plan on having my delco remy shocks rebuilt there myself. What is the best way to determine if the rear lever action shocks on my 1937 Buick Series 40 are working properly? I removed the differential for overhaul and I have not removed the shocks from the car yet. I topped up the shocks in July and it took quite a bit to fill them at that time but I found that they have only took 2 ounces each side 3-1/2 months later to top up. Reply. Posted February 12, 2018. Joined: Dec 30, 2009 Posts: LEVER SHOCK REBUILDING PROCEDURE: All shocks are completely disassembled and cleaned, then the parts are inspected and any damaged parts are either repaired or replaced, the shocks are then rebuilt and tested for proper operation. The rear units are single arm units and ran about $275 each. 37 Pontiac REBUILDING LEVER SHOCK ABSORBERS - FS-207 . (You can see pix of my '53 Special in my Albums. there adds the oil. 20/20 W is acceptable. This was normal for cars of that age especially Buicks with their soft coil spring suspension. If your not intrested in being original but want to improve the ride fabricate some mounting brackets and install tube shocks as Does anyone have any tech data on rebuilding Knee / Lever action shocks? I'm sure there is service literature on it somewhere. Additionally, in some cases the bump stops should be longer (I don't know when Bugeye Sprites and Spridgets have long suffered from unreliability surrounding the front shock absorbers, using an antiquated lever-action design. What's New; Mark Forums Read; Member List; SDC Chapter Events; Forum; General Interest Boards; Tech Talk; Thank you for visiting the SDC Forum, a service of the Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc. Step 1 . OLDSMOBILE HYDRAULIC EXTRA HEAVY DUTY SHOCKS. That can be rather expensive. Here's a tech article I did with lots of good info on how to work on them: I ask in part because I faithfully charge my shocks. its slow, but its cheap. From what I understand many, if not all of the cars that had the mounts fail after the conversion had issues (rust) to begin with. i have done the molasses thing for small sheet metal parts, but never shocks. It should be easy to pull down by hand but will move slowly -like extending a modern tube shock by hand. You may also want to get a pack of spacers that are as wide as whatever bolt diameter you use. Or use an M2 bolt with a wide head. There is a set of lever action shock absorbers for a 1953 Buick on eBay at this time. At first I expected the oil fi 2. 95 *Please specify make & model, otherwise oil and s This fella just wanted to restore my lever shocks. Other Just a quick unprofessional video on how to make a speed loader for any lever action as long as you figure out your size for piping. In that case you now have the action of two shocks working together which is not necessarily ideal. Add some Shock Oil to the lower plug hole, and replace the lower spring assembly and the brass plug; Refill from the open top of the shock, keeping the shock level, perhaps in a vice. I have never rebuilt any before, I was fortunate enough to some that I collected over the years from junk yards and parts cars. I have referred to the service manual and it mentions the need for a special tool to unscrew the end caps- of course such Moving on to the front shocks, I drained the old oil, then mounted the shock to the workbench so I could actuate the lever to help rinse out the old oil. Joe, BCA 33493 I'm going to check the levels in the lever arms shocks on my 103E and was wondering what the best oil to use to top them up (at present I don't know what's in them so I making an assumption, I know I shouldn't that it is correct). E. I sprayed it with penetrating oil, WD-40 and let it sit over night. Ford also used the Houdaille tubular, direct-acting, airplane shocks on Fords and Mercs 47-48 and probably up into the 50s-60s until Houdaille was absorbed by some other comapny or out of business. All he wanted was for me to send him the shocks for him to restore. The leak only occurs when the shocks are topped up. Shocks do have some light rust on them from long time shelf wear. He even tried to belittle my DIY interest by asking irrelevant questions. Or, buy a bottle of the Armstrong oil as sold by most The ones you have ARE adjustable, but they are not Model A. We left the original lever action shocks in place and they worked fine. 00 CALL FOR I currently have the front shocks off my 62 Midget and was wondering how to add or check the oil in my front shocks? Do I lift the arm up or press it down to add oil? What type of oil do I add? Then I assume I remove the large bolt/nut on the top of the shock but how do I know when it is full? I kn . 16 fluid ounces. Their 60/40 action works quite well, and I am running a set on the back of my AV8 now. bottle for the same One other is the shock oil. I The cam did move the spring up and down when the lever was moved. The position of the plug depends on whether it's a front or rear shock. Houdaille manufactured a lot of them for the various manufacturers that used them and the price was a way lot better back then. Anything heavier will not flow through the internal orfices, and effectivly lock the shock up. Hi tr3 people I was wondering if anybody has purchased either new lever action shocks, rebuilt lever action shocks or put a rebuilt kit in their old ones. Planning on draining and re-filling then working the lever to see what happens, short of that, take them apart and look at the bores inside. Which one is the fill hole, or are they both for filling/d If it has a working sac fitted, you stick the nib in clean water and operate the lever, then put the pen over a sink / second pot and squirt the water out. Home built Eaton M62 Supercharger with 8psi boost, 8:1 compression, custom "supercharger" cam from Schneider Cams, Mikuni HSR48 Carburetor, custom ground high ratio "stock" rocker arms, Maxspeeding rods with Teflon wrist pin buttons, custom aluminum cold air intake, CB Performance computerized ignition, Fidanza 9 pound flywheel, 1. Joined: Jun 8, 2008 Posts: 846. 1-262-392-2989 or [email protected] Marv. Upon receiving your Delco lever action shocks each unit will be inspected before any work begins to insure that your shocks are able to rebuild. (please don't use brake fluid, motor oil or transmission fluid. Clean it, put oil in it (top fill plug), clamp it down, and move the You need not fill the shock any higher. The rate of dampening can be changed during a rebuild. What kind of a shock is it? voltminder May 18, 2017, 5:07pm 6. PeterC Peter Caldwell. The same oil used to refill your common variety garage jack. Good Cores available. Then fill the shocks with oil, and let the air bubbles out. Insert the rubber hose into the top of the lever action shock and tip the bottle to fill the shock. inkundone, Feb 15, 2008. As the air comes to the top, the fluid level falls. To oil a lever action rifle, first disassemble the rifle and remove any dirt or debris. Rebuilding vintage shocks for most makes and models please inquire about your vehicle to see if we can accommodate your project. For the shocks that I mention, see this sitehttp://www. I've played with Armstrong lever action shocks, the correct way to stiffen them You can get "lever action shock absorber fluid " from most of the "British sport car " supply houses ( they use lever shocks also) They also use some of the unique hose clamps I have a pair of lever shocks on my car (made in England) and I found that the only way to bleed the air out of them when filling, is to hold them upside down and activate the Neither my 1938 nor 1939 service manuals talk about how to remove and replace the front lever action shock absorbers. from middletown pa. What are some common signs of worn or failing lever action shocks? Signs may include excessive bouncing, uneven tire wear, and a rough or bumpy ride. All I found I've played with Armstrong lever action shocks, the correct way to stiffen them is to shim under the springs in the valving. SHARE POST #9. The use of Armstrong Super (thin) Shock Absorber Oil is recommended. I am not going to let this beat me so will keep everyone posted. I tried many different fluids over the years . I also have used motorcycle fork oils. I would still recommend being certain regarding what fluid the Oldsmobile requires. 1931 Morris Minor Saloon "Cammy OHC" 1960 Land Rover Series II 1962 MG Midget MkI 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia & more. You really only need to top-up a shock if there is evidence WOW! 'Great Minds' think alike! I had 'new' 1953 Lever-Action Shocks on my 1953 Roadmaster with the help of Don Holdmeyer from the KC BCA Chapter. The bouncing up and down is to purge (bleed) air out of the shock and make it rise to the top. A-1 Shock Absorber Company, since 1936. Fits 1934-38 Chevrolet Master Deluxe, Knee Action Lever Shock A) Your Dubonnet Grumpy, If you stand on the shock lever and it takes that much force to get it to move down there is something wrong (with the shock). I found significant deposits of zinc from the years of use that I rinsed out with the flushing of oil as Vintage British lever action shocks used 30w motor oil. The best way to improve the handling of your car is with a new set of shock absorbers from Kanter Auto Products. Check with me before buying to make sure fit your car. Many of our old cars had very little maintenance over their life time. These units use two adjacent cylinders with pistons that move in a see-saw fashion controlled by I had leaks and bad function on my lever action shocks so I just remove the internal pistons and added grease fittings to the existing oil fill hole and then fill it with grease. Members; 11. Anyways I ran out, I guess the best thing is to buy new, but your shocks with the wrong type of hydraulic oil! Our shock fluid is custom blended for us specifically for British Girling and Armstrong lever action shock absorbers. Finally, reinstall the fill plug securely. Rebuilding is expensive because there is a lot of work to spray weld that area to build it up and then machine it back to good finish for sealing. I have referred to the service manual and it mentions the need for a special tool to unscrew the end caps- of course such Preparing the championship winning MG Midget for the 2023 sprint and hill climbing seasonIn this episode we replace the oil in the Armstrong lever arm damper My car was lowered and had tube shocks installed. Restorer32. I just googled ‘lever action shock oil’ and got lots of links. Work the shock a little to get the air Edit 2: If you’re tricky about it, you probably could use the TRX-4M shocks (oiled out of the package). You can remove the valve from the lever shock to How to Oil a Lever Action Rifle. Finally, re-install the This article is to walk you through refreshing the oil and operation of the Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks on the front of your MGB. mailbag Rear Lever Shocks [Click the pics for a better view] In anticipation of assembling the rear suspension soon, I dug out the rear shocks. The advent of the "aircraft style shock" in 1947 pretty well ended the use of the who-die style shocks. Looking at some video taken as we There is a topic forum on this site called Reconditioning Lever-action Shocks? On this site that had a lot of good info on these shocks. Some shocks were single action (resistance in only one direction) and some were dual action (resistance in both directions). These were throw away items back in the era they were used. ChatMaster - Front & Rear Lever Arm Shock Absorber Servicestrip, clean, rebuild, fill with oil and bleed. bottle from "MOSS MOTORS" several years ago I'm sure a web search should turn up several possible sources. The durable plastic bottle has a convenient flip-open pouring spout for easy on-the-road shock refills. I then fabricate brackets for modern shocks and this solution works very well. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. jerrygolf. Regular hydraulic jack oil is used in them. OP. What's involved in rebuilding them? I hate to tear into them not knowing anything about them. We drove a '30 coupe in the 2007 P2P and the only changes made to the suspension was the replacement of the standard passenger car leaf springs with ones made for the 1/2 ton pick-up truck. Now I'm thinking Jack it up enough to get the shockarm off of the bump stop and remove the nut on the bolt fastening the upper arm to the spindle, remove the bolt, and then remove the 3 bolts holding the shock to the chassis. Give that a try. texases: Five Points specializes in rebuilding lever action shocks, and was able to make the Olds pieces just like new. They are twin cylinder double acting Delco Lovejoy shocks that the shop claimed were used on the Dusenberg and V-16 Cadillac. Plus I’m sure the prior owners never kept the shock fully charged. The Roadster Factory sells shock fluid for about $17 for a relatively small bottle ( TRF MGB Featured Model: (page 18)). Don't use any other type of gasket material or else it won't hold against the very high hydraulic pressure of the piston action in use on a bumpy road. Well, by doing it right the Before I upgraded to the tube shocks, I did quite a bit of research on the subject too. Others said get a bigger hammer. He is restoring TWO 1953s and am I --LUCKY-- to have him in Kansas City! I watched and learned from removal to installation. i think for shocks, they are threaded together, so same as any thread that is seized you want Got my 49 3600 running. " Cheers, Curt It was very detailed, well written and laid out all of the steps needed to either clean/service or completly rebuild the shock. ChatMaster - 1,500 . Posts: 1,866. r/rccars A chip A close button The Houdaille lever arm hydraulic shock was used by Ford From 1928 through 1948. It cost over $50 to have the lever shocks replaced and front end aligned and the tube shock kit was less than $15. If it's cracked then the oil will squirt out of the crack. My Buicks (1948 and 1953) have the so-called lever action type shock absorbers. 28 How do I access the top of the front shocks, so I can fill them? Thanks! Check out my Facebook page: North American Orphan Austin Car Society https: Thanks! Check out my Facebook page: North American Orphan Austin Car Society https: There's an aluminum seal in behind the edge of those covers. There is no volume given for the bottle, but I believe it's just enough to fill 2 shocks (probably 16 oz. In fact, I tried tapping, smacking, hammering to the point of exhaustion. How do lever action shocks affect the performance of a vehicle? Lever action shocks help to absorb the impact of bumps and uneven road surfaces, improving the overall stability and comfort of the vehicle. One brand's 20W fork oil might feel about the same as another brand's 40W and a third brand How to rebuild 1940 Dodge lever arm shocks. How was the overal ride quality improved? Was it worth it? I've seen the kits available at Jim Carter and Classicparts. As with all the other proje So the answer is 5-fluid-ounces (150-ml) of oil to fill the front shock. Mine were The use of Armstrong Super (thin) Shock Absorber Oil is recommended. 95 B) One Qt fluid, no gaskets - $24. *(I believe that is the correct brand type labeled for these shocks) I am about ready to remove I've rebuilt quite a few of the old Houdaille lever shocks. Call for current selection . When I Go ahead and put tube shock on, lots to pick from. We supply a full line of quality rebuilt lever action shocks. i have mixed feelings about it. Use a syringe or special fill tool to inject the correct fluid into the shock body Pay attention to woking the lever to get all the air out when refilling, and have the car supported by the rear axle rather than the frame when reinstalling the shocks so the link The correct fluid level is just below the filler plug threads. I am in the process of restoring a WC12 which uses this old style of shock absorber. The adjusting of the shock is done by varying the thickness of the oil in the shock. Tellin a dumb story on me, on my 29 Pickup I faithfuly checked shocks and always complained about the hard ride. Just fab good sturdy mounts. pasadenahotrod, Jan 13, 2010. Repeat, and repeat, and repeat It’s easier to stick to one ink with lever fill pens, or at least choose inks that aren’t heavily dye-loaded. By the way, I have heard the terms "Knee Action" and "Lever Action". Also Everyone at some point will have to fill and bleed shocks for their RC car and there's a way to do it correctly. Joined: Jan 23, a pair a 1939 to 1942 Packard rebuilt lever action shocks. and, its temperature sensitive, warm summer days are best. I did a bit of internet searching along with this forum I got an oil can, the old fashioned metal type with a squeeze handle with a tip on the spout small enough to go into the filler hole on my Delco-Lovejoy lever arm shocks. A. Thread starter Title Forum Replies Date; Refilling Neither my 1938 nor 1939 service manuals talk about how to remove and replace the front lever action shock absorbers. Other non-detergent oils might work fine too. You should notice a soft ride, possibly too soft and floaty. (A whole lot easier than trying to find shock Hello All, I've owned several late 50's GM but this is my first 51 Buick Special (very cool btw) I'm unfamiliar with the knee action style shock. voltminder May 18, 2017, 4:18pm 4. So I bounced down the road (literally) for almost 1000 miles, looking at parts suppliers and expecting to spend $300 to $500 on replace/rebuilt MGB Armstrong Lever Shock valve and piston. Also check for leakage around the seals, a little leak is normal just top them up. Just This is a video showing how to fill a vintage lever filling fountain pen. Can I use any type of oil To refill lever action shock absorbers, first, remove the shock from the vehicle and locate the fill plug. I think the Knee Action refers to a suspension on 1940's Chevrolets. I noticed that there are two threaded plugs on the shocks, a small one on the cover plate and a larger one on the shock housing/body. All shocks are completely disassembled and cleaned down to bare Fill the shocks with jack oil and drive around. If you can't get knee action fluid or shock oil, use hydraulic jack oil or motorcycle fork oil. I was curious if anyone has any experiences with converting the lever arm or knee action shocks over to conventional tube shocks. I wish to keep my vehicle original, BTW. We’re always happy to talk about how we can best serve you Restored to concourse correct condition. ) A) One Quart of Fluid, Tapered Spout & *(4 cover gaskets) - $36. After draining the old fluid and refilling with new hydraulic fluid, some paint and these things are back on, ready to cushion some bumps! This entry was posted in Uncategorized by Mark. The shock brackets (21) are removed, flipped over (so the hole points down) and replaced on the other side (left one on right side, right one on left side) so the You can get "lever action shock absorber fluid " from most of the "British sport car " supply houses ( they use lever shocks also) They also use some of the unique hose clamps found on WW2 vehicles I purchased a 16oz. I bought a new oil can and put a label on it, dedicating it to jack/shock oil. I bought a Giant "shock pump" that supposedly goes up to 400 psi. Help! I've had several military Dodges and never had to do much more than clean and fill the shocks, I've only ever had one knee-action shock that didn't respond to cleaning and filling. Traditionally "knee action" referred to Dubonnet style shocks. MGExp Winter Sale on now! Save on magnets & stickers in the MGExp There are some steps to fill them; such as taking the shocks out, removing of spring and cap, and cleaning the shocks. Incidentally , my shocks were not the same as the ones the author used (I think he deals mostly in Sudabakers) But constuction is the same. Most of these lever action shocks leak there due to the seals hardening and wear on the shaft. Looking at the shocks,(lever) the manuel say remove cover intall cover with fill plug???? How in the world do I ck or add fluid to these shocks. So the answer is 5-ounces of oil to fill the front shock. I have done the front ones for the photos and descriptions but I am sure you can take the information and apply it to the rears also. About the only thing to wear out is the seals. I have one that about three years after rebuilding Did the front knee action shocks leak ? Mine did in my 41 buick . Because of that, mine were ~$450 each. Did you see it? I don't know if they have your answer there, but it might be a good reference. Clean it, put oil in it (top fill plug), clamp it down, and move the Fill until oil overflows. jerrygolf OP. Our Forum is free to use, but in order to join the discussion boards For those wishing to add modern tube shock absorbers to their 1949 and older 1/2 ton pickup with original lever action shocks. I am interested in an internal inspection and possibly overhauling them. Next, apply a small amount of gun oil to a clean cloth and rub it onto all metal surfaces of the rifle. Label each one, identifying its original location. Cylinders and pistons are inspected and aligned, honed and polished as needed. I've removed the shocks from my 39 and find 2 of the empty. A smooth CHEVY, DELCO REBUILT FRONT & REAR LEVER SHOCKS, 10 YEAR WARRANTY, For 1937-38-39-40-41-46-47-48 CHEVY, Standard, Master Deluxe, Special. 10 year warranty, (10 times the competition). I have also read that the reservoir is quite deep and that the shocks function perfectly I pulled the shocks from the roadster and want to drain/refill them with some nice new oil. PLEASE NOTE: most of the 1934-36 front Technically what you have aren't "knee action" shocks, they are "lever shocks" but the definition, like many others, has blurred over the years. The article concerns mostly th esingle action type but the dual action is constructed the way and the repair is about the same with just a few more parts. com/vintage-pens/--NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP: http://o Here is the rest of the shock artcles. You can find it at any Auto Supply Store, and it will not "gum up" your shocksuse anything else on those old units and you can be asking for trouble. , an International non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Studebaker automobiles. I can turn the arms up and down they seem to take the same force in both directions but I do not know how much force there should be to The stock lever shocks often wore out by 50,000 miles DUE TO BE RUN WITH NO FLUID WHICH ALSO LUBRICATES THE SHOCK INTERNALS. Thinner oil helps them react/flow faster Kerrynzl, Apr 16, 2013. You can buy vintage shock oil for premium prices, or you can just drain the shock cavity and cycle it several times to pump the old oil out of it (DON'T look into the fill hole while cycling a lever action shockask me why I know) Re-fill with straight 50w motor oil. Model A shocks have a square shaft, and are not adjustable. Posted on August 8, 2012 by Mark. Shouldn't it be reading some air pressure, if there was air in my shock? Welcome back to the channel friends! today Ill be showing you a quick and easy way to adapt your hatsan fill probe to Fostere QD fitting! Also going to show An instructional video on how to (and how NOT to) fill the shocks of cars :)The TFL Bronco I'm working on here: https://goo. Check after a week, the level may go down as bubbles work their way out. Browerville, Mn 56438. We must have your old, rebuildable shock absorber as this is a rebuilding service only. Which one is the fill hole, or are they both for filling/d If you want to confirm that its cracked, fill the shock with any thin oil, even kerosene would do, mount it in a vice and pump the arm through the full extent of its travel, as fast and as hard as you can. In contrast ALL the tube shocks which were on contemporary trucks have ended up in the bin. I installed the rebuilt one--a major job--and its shock absorbing function was fine. Valving is properly Our Gas XHD Shocks spread the load over roughly 50% more piston area than a HD shock and are gas charged for quicker response leading to superior stability and control and a crisper feel. The front shocks were apparently serviced more recently Question I have 49 packard and would like to know how to change fluid in the shocks and how full to fill them? Answer These lever shocks are not serviced by changing the fluid - there is no drain plug on them. Everything was rebuildable in the old days, right? Click to expand theres a place in Madison, WI that rebuilds shocks. It was posted 9/1/08. They always rode On my 49 I used motorcycle shock oil in my lever shocks and they seemed to work as well as a single action shock could but two of them stayed damp with oil seeping from the seals. Sign in to contact. One of them is very loose and one is very stiff". Fill them with oil and they are good as new. They have 2 Skip to main content. Moss sells a 16 oz. Unfortunately they charged Dusenberg prices as these shocks were the most expensive to restore based on the price list from both shops. I'm guessing they formed a bubble inthe entranceway and did not let more new fluid in. If no bubbles appear in the Hello, I have a 1949 Chevy 3100, and I presently have the lever arm shocks on mine. The outside of the shock will be de-greased and cleaned. On the rebuilt shock they sent me there was no number on the casing, but it looked fine otherwise. There is no other adjustments that can be made. Since removing and replacing a front lever-action shock upsets the wheel alignment, I brought the car to an alignment shop I've used before. ChatMaster - Just a quick video today showing you how to fill your FMS shocks with oil using the O Rings and washers provided with the kit. Like he said, there are several weights to choose from and the Both front shocks were so low on fluid they might as well have been empty, one rear was very low, and one (which obviously has been leaking) was near to spec. The TR6, like many British cars of the era, used Armstrong lever type dampers (shock absorbers to us Americans). After that cycling, the shaft up-down, filling the oil if necessary, seating the bladder, and doing rebound tests. Something like this or this. Shocks are shipped ready to use. I've read that the original specified oil M100502C (taken from the workshop manual) is an SAE20 spec oil of which When you fill them you should exercise the lever arm to work any air out of the system. urk unxxg assb shs uokln tvr wxvm cafh vld fzbyaj