Hi all --
It's been a while, but I'm trying to get back in to the restoration
of my '57 TR3. Specifically, I cleaned up the lever shocks the other
day, and while they're nice and clean, I'm wondering how to go about
refurbishing them.
Where can one get new seals? I mean the gasket for the top cover,
and the rubber seals for the shock valve.
For shocks that seem to be free from abuse, should this be enough of
a restoration? Obviously, I won't know for sure until I get it back
on the road, but hearing from anyone who's BTDT would be great. I
don't mind buying new/rebuilt shocks, but if it's not necessary...
Also, about fill level -- my shocks don't have a place in the cover
to add oil. They do have a bolt in the side, same side as the shock
arm, just a centimeter or two below the top, that is in a hole that
goes right through the case. Is this the filler hole? I guess I
mean, is it appropriate to fill the shocks to the level of that hole?
Thanks folks.
Dan
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Dan Buettner - Des Moines, Iowa - mailto:danb@thelittlemacshop.com
1957 TR3, TS15098L. Needs an O. Undergoing frame-off restoration
begun 9/99. Currently awaiting motivation and time from owner.
1977 Spitfire, FM64159U, now with an O too. In need of a
comprehensive restoration (again), but will have to wait its turn in
storage.
1997 Nissan pickup, a.k.a. Triumph support vehicle.
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