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30Ford · 06-21-2014, 10:58 PM

Got a couple of more shock questions ... How do i get the packing on the needle valve ....the ones I have will not go over the threaded part without distorting them.....also the air vent plug ..the small grove ,how do I know that it is not collapsed when I press it into the cover

Tudortomnz · 06-22-2014, 12:51 AM

Les Pearson has put out a great booklet titled ''Model A Ford Houdaille Hydraulic Suspension'' which is stocked by most Model A Parts Houses in the US.
It shows everything required to restore shocks yourself.
How do I know? I was the Proof Reader.

jw hash · 06-22-2014, 12:55 AM

the packing is made out of graphite impregnated string . when installing it put it on counter clockwise so when you screw it in it does not unwind on you, remove the air vent plug clean out the grove and re install it will be fine.

Mike V. Florida · 06-22-2014, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tudortomnz

Les Pearson has put out a great booklet titled ''Model A Ford Houdaille Hydraulic Suspension'' which is stocked by most Model A Parts Houses in the US.
It shows everything required to restore shocks yourself.
How do I know? I was the Proof Reader.

Just ordered the book!

06-21-2014, 10:58 PM	#1
30Ford Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Canada NB Posts: 166	Shocks Got a couple of more shock questions ... How do i get the packing on the needle valve ....the ones I have will not go over the threaded part without distorting them.....also the air vent plug ..the small grove ,how do I know that it is not collapsed when I press it into the cover

06-22-2014, 12:51 AM	#2
Tudortomnz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canterbury, New Zealand Posts: 1,242	Re: Shocks Les Pearson has put out a great booklet titled ''Model A Ford Houdaille Hydraulic Suspension'' which is stocked by most Model A Parts Houses in the US. It shows everything required to restore shocks yourself. How do I know? I was the Proof Reader.

06-22-2014, 12:55 AM	#3
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Shocks the packing is made out of graphite impregnated string . when installing it put it on counter clockwise so when you screw it in it does not unwind on you, remove the air vent plug clean out the grove and re install it will be fine.