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05-17-2022, 08:40 AM | #1 |
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How to clean the stater holes in model a shocks
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Does anyone know how to clean the small holes that are in the stater in the middle of the hydraulic shocks? There is rust or carbon and residue in the holes. I think there is a small bearing in the holes also Thank you |
05-17-2022, 02:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: How to clean the stater holes in model a shocks
Soak them in a petroleum base cleaner or such for a day or so. Blow them out with air and soak some more.
Dental picks can help dislodge. Keep doing the above until you can hear the little check balls rattle when you shake it. Persevere and you’ll get there. When you reinstall the divider in the housing be sure an stake the corners with some lead or they will leak internally there and not have as good of pressure |
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05-19-2022, 12:56 AM | #3 |
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Re: How to clean the stater holes in model a shocks
Thank you very much I appreciate it. And can I use anything to seal the corners besides lead? That would have a better seal? Thank you
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05-19-2022, 05:03 AM | #4 |
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Re: How to clean the stater holes in model a shocks
I never have
I’ve used permatex on threaded covers. Maybe that?? |
05-19-2022, 08:16 AM | #5 |
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Re: How to clean the stater holes in model a shocks
some rebuild kits years ago came with lead balls to drive in the corners. when i clean up the housings I leave them in there. JB weld can work too. I think RTV would come loose
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05-19-2022, 03:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: How to clean the stater holes in model a shocks
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But it appears at least one of yours is out. How about snipping a piece of solid solder and tapping in? A big improvement was the floating ball that came out from the top. Did away with the captive ball in the partition |
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