I have a friend that has sucessfully rebuilt shocks. It can be done on your
bench.
KD6BGO@aol.com wrote:
> Hello group!
>
> I am rather new to the list, just bought a 69 bgt in july. After rebuilding
> the motor, my next project is going to be rebuilding the front end. I have
> spent the last two days disassembling the front end completely. I would like
> to rebuild the front shocks myself, if possible. I have purchased new valves
> from Moss motors, and after refilling my shocks with fluid, I noticed that
> the shocks leaked badly from the lever arms. Has anyone on the list had any
> experience rebuilding these shocks? How do I get the main shaft loose from
> the center piston assembly? Is it pressed in? Are the seals simple o-rings,
> or something more involved? Does anyone sell new shaft seals? Any help would
> be appreciated.
>
> Mike Johnson
> 69 BGT
> Atwater, CA
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