I think I know I'm clutching at straws here, but...
I need a pair of rear shocks. They aren't available new and have a specific look. They are a very visible part of the project so the choices are, fit new shocks that look wrong, or fit old shocks that look right but have little damping left. We're talking 70 year old shocks.
I have been wondering what the chances are of refurbing the dampers. I guess there are 2 possible issues.
I assume they have some kind of sliding internal seal that may be worn. I also assume they have lost oil, so presumably the shaft seal will be bad.
The bodies are a welded construction.
First off, refilling with oil. Can I drill and tap a hole in the body, refill with oil, then seal with a bolt?
If the seals need renewing, can I cut the end cap of the body, following the original weld joint. Then disassemble, renew and internal parts that may need it and weld it back up?
I would then obviously need to drill the hole to refill as mentioned.
I appreciate it's probably stupid, and even If it works, a load of effort. But do you think its even possible?
I do have a spare or two I can practise on.
As I say, they are 70 years old, so I'm assuming they will be mega simple plunger in oil type thing inside.
I need a pair of rear shocks. They aren't available new and have a specific look. They are a very visible part of the project so the choices are, fit new shocks that look wrong, or fit old shocks that look right but have little damping left. We're talking 70 year old shocks.
I have been wondering what the chances are of refurbing the dampers. I guess there are 2 possible issues.
I assume they have some kind of sliding internal seal that may be worn. I also assume they have lost oil, so presumably the shaft seal will be bad.
The bodies are a welded construction.
First off, refilling with oil. Can I drill and tap a hole in the body, refill with oil, then seal with a bolt?
If the seals need renewing, can I cut the end cap of the body, following the original weld joint. Then disassemble, renew and internal parts that may need it and weld it back up?
I would then obviously need to drill the hole to refill as mentioned.
I appreciate it's probably stupid, and even If it works, a load of effort. But do you think its even possible?
I do have a spare or two I can practise on.
As I say, they are 70 years old, so I'm assuming they will be mega simple plunger in oil type thing inside.
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