I don't want a complete rebuild. I just need the valve!
signed,
BARRY PALMER
amesfolks@snovalley.com
72 MG Midget (Sparky)
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> From: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
> To: Palmer Family <amesfolks@snovalley.com>
> Cc: Mg List <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: HEELLP!
> Date: Saturday, October 11, 1997 6:03 AM
>
> Parts are not available to do a complete rebuild.
> ...Art
>
> On Fri, 10 Oct 1997, Palmer Family wrote:
>
> > I did as mgdave told me. My shock now locks up going one direction (in
> > vise practically standing on it and it bairly moves). My new question
is:
> >
> > I think it is the valve at the bottom. Can I buy a replacement? (No
parts
> > breakdown in vikky or moss.)
> >
> > signed,
> > BARRY PALMER
> > amesfolks@snovalley.com
> > 72 MG Midget (Sparky)
> > 11 more months. I WANNA DRIVE!
> >
> > > From: MGDAVE@aol.com
> > > Barry,
> > >
> > > I have had good results from pouring out old fluid (into waste oil
> > recycling)
> > > and cleaning in a parts washer sink (kerosene in a bucket will work).
> > Next
> > > day (allow solvent to evaporate), put shock in a vice with the hatch
> > pointing
> > > up (you removed all the phillips screws prior to cleaning) pour that
> > opening
> > > about half full of shock fluid (hydraulic jack fluid). Slowly work
the
> > shock
> > > arm back and forth. You will see bubbles escaping. Add back fluid to
> > maintain
> > > same level. As bubbles slow, and eventually stop, the shock arm will
get
> > > harder and harder to move. When all bubbles are gone, fill completely
> > with
> > > fluid and put cover back on. Then rearrange in vice so the fill port
is
> > upper
> > > most. Remove the fill plug and slowly drop additional fluid in with
a
> > > dropper. Work shock as before until all bubbles have now escaped
from
> > filler
> > > hole and shock is completely full of fluid. Put the plug back in and
make
> > > sure exterior is dry. Work shock some more to check for fluid leaks.
> > They
> > > occur where the arms go into the body. If you see leakage there, uou
> > need to
> > > replace or send out for repair.
> >
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