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Old 02-02-2025, 02:12 PM   #2
51woodie
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Default Re: Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe

The attached will give the info you are asking about. Yes, they can "go bad". If they are not leaking at the pivot shaft seal, and there is good resistance in the arm movement with the shock link disconnected, that could be considered as "good".
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File Type: jpg Flathead_Suspension_houdaille.jpg (47.3 KB, 10 views)
File Type: jpg Houdaille Shock Drawing.jpg (73.8 KB, 13 views)
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File Type: pdf Houdaile Shock Absorbers .pdf (1.28 MB, 8 views)
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