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Old 11-28-2017, 02:25 PM   #1
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Default Houdaille Shocks

Some questions about Houdaille shocks:
What are the usual adjustments for an average damping?
Where does the indicator show the correct setting?
Any suggestions as to how to adjust them?


My shocks were rebuilt many moons ago by Louis Trinque.
I pulled them off to see why they were damp around the shaft.
Apparently very little seepage as they are full as indicated when held in the level position. The fluid is clean. I noticed that the adjusters are not real tight and are easy to move. One shock lever is slightly easier to move than the others. The others take more effort to move and are about equal in the effort to move.
Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 11-28-2017, 03:20 PM   #2
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I don't know what is "normal", but I have shocks on the back of my '38 rebuilt by Andy Falandes. I have them set on the 2nd line up from the softest setting. Any more and it begins to feel like the rear end is mounted solid to the frame.
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Old 11-28-2017, 03:31 PM   #3
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Indicator marks are not calibrated, and should be used for adjustments in reference only to itself. Compare shocks to each other to gain a perspective of any required adjustments.
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Old 11-28-2017, 03:33 PM   #4
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If you have a spring scale, you might get a scale reading on one that seem to feel right to you. You can then adjust the other to try and match it. The adjuster is an adjustable needle valve orifice so take care not to turn them much. A little goes a long way. There is some contact info for Andy in other threads on this forum. A person can contact him and see what his take on adjustment is.
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Old 11-29-2017, 08:19 AM   #5
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Thanks guys.
I'll talk to Andy and see what he says.
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Old 11-29-2017, 11:19 AM   #6
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If anyone needs Andy's contact info go to this previous post......

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...0Andy+Falandes
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