MikeCapon
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 07:49 AM |
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Lever arm dampers
A pal of mine has asked me if I can rebuild/modify/uprate a set of lever arm dampers for him. These are fitted to a 3000 Healey.
I know nothing about this type of damper, other than they were apparently the work of the devil. Does anyone know of a specialist who does this kind
of work?
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nick205
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 08:20 AM |
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Can't suggest a suitable supplier but are they the sort made up of plates bolted together relying on friction to damp the spring?
Might be worth a look in Practical Classics or some of the other mags for a specialist supplier.
ETA...
A quick Google throws up some info on Midget suspension. Looks like exchange recon units are less then £20 with uprated versions available. Also
looks like there are kits available to convert to more modern telescopic dampers too...
http://www.mgocaccessories.co.uk/acatalog/MGOC_Accessories__
Front_suspension_31.html
[Edited on 28/7/09 by nick205]
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 08:31 AM |
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Thanks Nick. These dampers work via the lever arm which moves two pistons to create the damping force.
I'd seen the 'uprated' ones but knowing how a lot of people in the suspension business work I'm a bit wary.
What I'd ideally like is to find someone who prepares this type of damper for my pal to work with. The Healey is a race car so cost is less of
an issue.
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bartonp
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 08:48 AM |
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Commonly done on Morris Minors - ask on here:
http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.php?name=PNphpBB2
Often involves little more than new seals and thicker oil....
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miikae
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 09:39 AM |
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If its for a 3000 then this might be of use to you
Linky
Mike
[Edited on 28-7-2009 by miikae]
If it can be done it i will be done .
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02GF74
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 09:44 AM |
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MGB had these type on the front and rear - they can be overhauled I as remember sending off a pair as exchange units many moons ago.
quick look in haynes says "No dismantling of a shick absorber is permissible other than the renewal of the lid gasket"
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miikae
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 09:45 AM |
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The dampers where made by Armstrong
Mike
If it can be done it i will be done .
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smart51
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 09:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
quick look in haynes says "No dismantling of a shick absorber is permissible other than the renewal of the lid gasket"
Was it written by the Poloose Man in 'Allo 'Allo?
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r1_pete
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 09:59 AM |
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Try this guy, races them too and lists uprated dampers. He may also do telescopic
conversions, worth while IMO, I've converted all the B's lever arms to tele's.
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 10:40 AM |
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Thanks guys. Please keep the info coming and if anyone knows of a shock specialist who can rebuild these units please let me know.
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miikae
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 11:02 AM |
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Rawlessmotorsport
Mike
If it can be done it i will be done .
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 11:24 AM |
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Wow guys! That's great. My mate will be spoilt for choice now. Thanks to all of you.
Pete. I agree with you on the coil over conversions. I actually used to make these for Moss for the MGB in the early 90s. Unfortunately the Healey
guys are a bit traditionalist:
"Coilovers!!!! Good god fellow. You'll be wanting to fit modern engines and bike carbs next. Just not cricket, mumble, mumble....."
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r1_pete
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| posted on 28/7/09 at 12:44 PM |
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Yes I'm looking forward to those comments about my MGB, coilovers, Zetec, MT75 box, bike carbs, soon to be gsxr750 TB's......
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