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Old 06-04-2010, 07:10 AM   #1
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Iam rebuilding some Model A shocks need help Identifying Clock Wise parts from Counter Clock Wise parts .
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Old 06-04-2010, 07:18 AM   #2
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look close at the outer casing there is a mark ac and cw ac of course anti clock and cw well you get it,

The shocks go in certain place on your car in a x pattern i would have to look it up unless someone will post it .


There is a video that help me put out by a model a club in California think there called dimo not sure but this video will help
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Old 06-04-2010, 11:18 AM   #3
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It is the check valves that determine which shocks work clockwise or counter. The check valves close on the down stroke so that there is more resistance on the down stroke.
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Old 06-04-2010, 11:22 AM   #4
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Here is an entire manual on rebuilding Houdaille shocks.

http://www.tocmp.com/manuals/Ford/Haudaille/index.html
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Old 06-04-2010, 01:28 PM   #5
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Here is an entire manual on rebuilding Houdaille shocks.

http://www.tocmp.com/manuals/Ford/Haudaille/index.html

Neat info....

I searched all over the "home" site. I can't seem to find any other "A" stuff. Is that it, or am I search impaired? Thanks
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Old 06-04-2010, 01:32 PM   #6
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What fluid should I use in filling my shocks? The article just says "Use Genuine Houdille Fluid only"
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Old 06-05-2010, 12:25 AM   #7
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What fluid should I use in filling my shocks? The article just says "Use Genuine Houdille Fluid only"
any of the vendors have the oil needed.
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Old 06-05-2010, 09:54 AM   #8
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There appears to be a few incorrect listings for the 28-31' shocks and parts in this Houdaille Manual shown in the provided link.
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