[Healeys] Lever shock height

[Charlie Baldwin]

John,

I don't think that is right.
Did you follow the instructions in the workshop manual?  Section L.5, 
under 'Replace', number (3) says "The assembly must next be set in the 
normal loaded position.  This can be accomplished by placing a distance 
piece between the shock absorber wishbone arm and the upper spring plate 
at a point opposite the rubber buffer.  The length of the distance piece 
must be 2 in."   This is done before tightening everything up.
If you don't do that all of your new rubber bushings will get twisted 
too much and it will destroy them.
So you need to take the weight off of it, loosen everything up and set 
it in the loaded position as described.  Then retighten and put the 
weight back on it.

Charlie
'62 BT7


On 8/25/2012 9:12 PM, john spaur wrote:
> After putting the engine and transmission back and setting the car on 
> its wheels it sits very high. I believe the shocks have not settled 
> yet and that they will not settle to the right height until I drive 
> over a few bumps.
>
> Is that right or is there another issue?
>
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7