Eddie,
Why not take it to a machine shop and have it fixed ? It would be a whole
lot cheaper than a new shock. Don't worry, they've seen broken easy-outs
before. I bought a pair of 289 Hi-Po heads from a guy that had 2 broken
drill bits and a broke easy-out in the exhaust port bolt holes last summer.
I have a friend that runs a speed/machine shop, he only laughs a little bit
at stupid human tricks like that.
Jim K.
BTW, left-handed drill bits are a wonderful thing to have for broken bolts.
----- Original Message -----
From "Eddie Sheffield" <esheffield at prizmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 8:57 PM
Subject: Need help! Check your old parts!
> Well, I took apart the front suspension on the Midget today getting ready
> for new kingpins and A-arms. Went pretty well, except the pinch bolt broke
> off in the left shock absorber. Grrrr. And at least according to VB, they
> won't even accept that as a core with that problem. Already broke off an
> "easy-out" in it too. I've NEVER had any luck with those things. Anyway,
> does anyone have a shock (left/driver's side) with a good arm they would
be
> willing to part with. I hate the thought of having to buy a shock when the
> one I have is fine otherwise (I think), especially if I can't even use it
> for a core.
>
> BTW, how should these lever shocks act by themselves (i.e. unconnected)?
> Since I have everything apart, I probably should check them and see if
they
> are OK. I know to check the oil level, but what should it feel like when I
> move the arm?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eddie
> 1971 Midget
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