This method may work fine with old, tired springs, but with new, tight,
strong springs -- forget it! They don't budge.
----- Original Message -----
From: "J.E.A.Rich" <mmmbob@adelphia.net>
To: <GRaw505@aol.com>; <mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Friction Shock absorbers
> Geoff,
>
> I have to agree with Terry, (that's twice in the last month and not a good
> habit) but my method is slightly different, you don't need the jack but
you
> do need a helper. You start by tightening the shocks and then push the
back
> of the car down and make sure it stays down. Now sit in the driver's seat
> and have your helper slowly loosen the centre bolt one flat at a time.
Pause
> for a few seconds after each loosening but make sure your helper is
watching
> the shock. When the shock starts to move stop loosening the bolt (actually
> its nut) and tighten it two flats. Do the other three corners the same
way,
> except push the front of the car down for the front shocks.
>
> If you always drive with a passenger put them in the appropriate seat
while
> you're setting the shocks. As you have new discs, check everything again
in
> about 500 miles.
>
> Cheers, "Bob".
>
> > From: GRaw505@aol.com
> > Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 10:39:17 EST
> > To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com
> > Cc: mg-mmm@autox.team.net, mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [mg-tabc] Friction Shock absorbers
> >
> > I've just replaced the wooden bushes in the two rear Hartford shock
absorbers
> > in the PA and mounted everything back on the car. Does anyone have any
tips
> > about how to set them? I read somewhere a long time ago that the trick
was
> > to lock them up solid then jack the car up and gradually release them
until
> > the axle just drops. I've tried that but it is way too hard. Any
> > suggestions would be gratefully appreciated.
> > Cheers
> > Geoff Rawlings
> > 34 PA & 47 TC
> >
> >
> >
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