How to Remove the Lever from Houdaille Shocks?

[Bruce in southern OH]

Bill, I plan on sending my 34 front shocks to you, have photo's in the other thread about what a 33 shock looks like, talked to you at Hershey, day before the rain. Warm day, great people, great site! always appreciate your knowledge and advice.

[BILL WZOREK]

ALL is Good,Do you need me to PM you my address?

BILL W

[Bruce in southern OH]

Yes, that will work, then when someone looks in the search of related items "shocks" it will appear.

[rogeroadster]

Bill, I'm wondering if, with all your experience working on these shocks you would be willing to share with us how you successfully remove and replace the levers on a Houdaille shock? I don't ever intend to rebuild one but I see them for sale (repo or rebuilt) usually without the arm installed. So I figure I am capable of removing the arm and reinstalling it but someone with past experience could save me some heartache. Thanks, Roger

Originally Posted by BILL WZOREK

Jack:

I have received a set of shocks that some one tried to free up putting GASOLINE in to try and get them to move.

Others Diesel fuel / Kerosene & who knows knows what else.

This can be a fun HOBBY but always remember SAFETY 1st.

Maybe I am getting older and can see the lite flickering at the end of the tunnel & thinking of all the DUMB things I have done & got a way with.Has me on a Safty 1st. personal safety 1st regiment !!!

[Mike B]

Found on google...just have to keep track of what ya clicking on, but seems to be a manual on the shocks.:

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/m...lle/index.html

[BILL WZOREK]

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rodgerodster:

I said I was done with this thread But you asked soooooooooooo.

You have to get a gear puller / Ball joint puller the type that pushes in the center of the shaft & pulls up on the arm.
( the size of the puller depends on which shock. You have to deside )

If the shock has a adjuster / it needs to be removed.
Install a Fine thread 1/2" bolt to push aginst. install puller tighten bolt on puller.
If you have a air wrench it seems to work best because of the impacting action of the tool.
Use a few choise words and add the tap or rap of a hammer on the arm and it will come off.

I Remove them cold.

If you want you can send me the shocks you want the arms off of ( you pay the shipping both ways ) I will remove them @ no charge.

[rogeroadster]

Bill -

Thanks so much for sharing your method. As a one time high school metal shop/auto shop teacher I take great joy in sharing knowledge and skills with others and really appreciate your response to this question. Rest assured that if I screw up the first one I'll gladly be sending the other 3 to you for your generous offer.

My other concern is with re-installing the lever. How does one re-install the lever without causing serious internal damage to the shock (shaft)? Can you just press it on to the shaft? Could you please elaborate on that process? I understand the importance of clocking the lever, etc. but how do you support the shock so as not to damage the shaft?

Thanks, Roger

Originally Posted by BILL WZOREK

rodgerodster:

I said I was done with this thread But you asked soooooooooooo.

You have to get a gear puller / Ball joint puller the type that pushes in the center of the shaft & pulls up on the arm.
( the size of the puller depends on which shock. You have to deside )

If the shock has a adjuster / it needs to be removed.
Install a Fine thread 1/2" bolt to push aginst. install puller tighten bolt on puller.
If you have a air wrench it seems to work best because of the impacting action of the tool.
Use a few choise words and add the tap or rap of a hammer on the arm and it will come off.

I Remove them cold.

If you want you can send me the shocks you want the arms off of ( you pay the shipping both ways ) I will remove them @ no charge.

[rogeroadster]

Mike -

Thanks for researching and posting this link. This is a wealth of information.

Originally Posted by Mike B

Found on google...just have to keep track of what ya clicking on, but seems to be a manual on the shocks.:

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/m...lle/index.html

[hotcoupe]

mike, thanx for posting the service bulletin, it looks complete except for page #38. does anyone have a copy of the service bulletin that could post page #38?
tom

[BILL WZOREK]

Rodger:
Yes you can press them on / Clean up both splines ,apply a little loctite and press on the arm untill it is flush with end of shaft.

[rogeroadster]

OK Thanks for your help. I'll report back with either my success or my failure.

Originally Posted by BILL WZOREK

Rodger:
Yes you can press them on / Clean up both splines ,apply a little loctite and press on the arm untill it is flush with end of shaft.