There are actually 4 different rear shocks for Spridgets. The very earliest
BEs up to c#4333 used number 7335. Then all 1/4 elliptics used 7401. Then
semi-elliptics used 8681. And rubber snouts used 10779. These are the
numbers stamped on the underside of one of the mounting ears.
Function-wise, the only non-interchangeable shock is the 7335 as
the arm is a 1/2" longer. (even that may not be terribly significant) The 2
earliest have fill plugs on the lid angled to be accessible (hah!) from the
boot. The 2 later have the plug on the shock body.
The method employed with the adjustable valve is actually just
providing a meter-able bypass route around a very, very heavily sprung valve.
The color of the paint is very close to a late 70 Ford Tempo <G>
And, they ARE rebuildabe.
Peter C
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At 07:49 PM 1/24/2004, Michael Carpenter wrote:
>Can anybody tell me if these Adjustable Armstrong shocks listed on ebay
>correct for a later MK III Sprite?
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=34200
>&item=2455837955
>
>Thanks in advance for any advice that you all can give.
>
>Lotus Jockey
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