1932 Ford shock absorbers taking them apart

[Lincolnville]

So, your question is somewhat timely… I’ve started to dissemble both the 1932 Model B (adjustable Shock) – first and 4th picture and the 1932 thermostatically controlled shocks – second picture. Also, you can go to google patent and type in 1843603A and pull up some of the drawings. I’ve posted one of those as well.

Note in the 5th picture, you will see a difference in the bottom/ base. In this picture I have two right side shocks. The one on the far left is the thermostatically controlled shock and the other two are the model B.

As you can see on the model B shocks someone else attempted to dissemble the shocks and nearly destroyed them. I'm hoping to fill in the gouges with welding material.

But, to get to your question……. So far it has been a mix of heat, penetrating oil, sweet words of encouragement and brute force.

And as David Rehor has kindly advised me, 50% of all the model B shocks can't be repaired because they are stuck, etc..... I've dissembled ones that have been stuck (sadly I didn't take pictures) and his comment is spot on......

And oh... for those that were stuck.... I cut them open to see what was inside.. mostly rust... none of the parts were useable.

I'll save you some money and pass on my education... Listen to David and purchase some shocks that are not stuck..

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Lincolnville

So, your question is somewhat timely… I’ve started to dissemble both the 1932 Model B (adjustable Shock) – first and 4th picture and the 1932 thermostatically controlled shocks – second picture. Also, you can go to google patent and type in 1843603A and pull up some of the drawings. I’ve posted one of those as well.
But, to get to your question……. So far it has been a mix of heat, penetrating oil and brute force.

[Lincolnville]

A few more pictures...

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Lincolnville

A few more pictures...