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| | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 786 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 786 | I have two front and two rear single action lever shocks that I'd like to service. They're extras from a '48 3100 (Thanks Jeler!), but I can't get the filler caps off. The left side F and R are are rusted solid. The right side F and R rear appear to be operational.
My plan was to service them and the shocks on my '47 3100 and use the best four. I believe there is a lead washer under the filler cap. I can find vendors that rebuild these shocks, but nobody sells parts? Minimally, I wanted to change the oil in the shocks. It sounds like hydraulic jack oil or ATF has worked for others.
Anyone have any success with disassembling/reassembling these shocks?
Let me know, thanks. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Soak overnight in Evaporust then apply heat from a propane torch. Don’t get carried away with the heat. Hope it helps.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 786 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 786 | It looks like Evaporust is readily available. I'll give that a try.
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