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05-31-2020, 07:17 AM | #21 | |
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Re: Shock Absorber Fluid
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Thanks VERY much for the feedback. I presume my shocks are mostly decorative at this point. ;-) |
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05-31-2020, 03:21 PM | #22 |
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Re: Shock Absorber Fluid
Stripped plugs could indicate that these are sealed aftermarket shocks and should not be filled.
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05-31-2020, 04:43 PM | #23 |
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05-31-2020, 05:15 PM | #24 |
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Does it have Ford script on it
Maybe you can remove a shock arm and take picture of the complete cover |
05-31-2020, 06:08 PM | #25 |
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Not saying yours are Bratton's but Bratton's shocks are marked “HOUDAILLE HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION PAT 1087017” 1426115-1499660"
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05-31-2020, 06:12 PM | #26 | |
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Thanks. I’m still new at this. I’m surprised that a reproduction has the patent number stamped on it. But, then again, if it is an “authorized” Ford part, maybe that would explain it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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05-31-2020, 06:57 PM | #27 | |
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Besides I believe the patent is long expired after 90+ years. I could be wrong.
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06-11-2020, 04:18 AM | #28 |
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I ordered replacement shock filler plugs, and they arrived a couple of days ago. I attempted to install them last evening, but they didn’t quite fit—they seemed to be a little too big. So, I cleaned off the old plugs which have stripped threads and put Hylomar sealer on them. All four “snugged down” where they might stay attached to the shock while driving.
The one shock which I filled (with about 1.5 ounces of fluid) has already leaked a little, with no driving. (The car has been on jack stands since my last post to this thread.) The other three have not leaked year, but I only added one ounce of fluid to each of them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
06-11-2020, 07:45 AM | #29 |
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Not a big job to pop the link off and test the shock action on the car just to get a feel for if they're doing anything or not. I was in your position a few years ago. All 4 shocks were leaking when I refilled them and then it turned out that none of them had any shock action whatsoever...
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