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17 Feb 2021 06:56 #42296 by Terry Cockerell
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Mine were done by SG Leslie & Sons in Melbourne. The guy told me they press the arm off the spline and then pull the seal off the shaft. Next time I will do it myself. The biggest problem I had with them is sealing the screwed end cap.

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17 Feb 2021 02:46 #42292 by Blackiron
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Terry, could you please explain the “fairly easy” way to replace the rear shock absorber seals ?.
Maybe a separate thread is necessary, I’m sure many of us have ignored this problem or put it in the too hard basket.

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16 Feb 2021 19:24 #42288 by [email protected]
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This is what I am doing on the rear. Adjustable Spax shocks are on order, 28 positions so you can dial them in to suit. May keep lever arms on the front.

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16 Feb 2021 16:19 #42284 by 1748 S
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mikespeed35 wrote: Hi Terry, Please explain what "rechambering the springs" means?
CORDiallyMike


Mike I bet its arcing the spring to a higher arc.

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16 Feb 2021 08:20 #42274 by Terry Cockerell
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Trevor the seals are fairly easy to replace. The original lever action shockers will probably never wear out as long as they contain fluid.
I use automatic transmission fluid. This was recommended by others.

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16 Feb 2021 08:15 - 16 Feb 2021 08:22 #42273 by Terry Cockerell
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Mike you could say it's Australian slang for "re-cambering" the rear springs to lift the body.
Actually it was just a hurried typing error.

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Last edit: 16 Feb 2021 08:22 by Terry Cockerell. Reason: Revising text.

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16 Feb 2021 05:53 #42270 by johnmereness
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Auburn's in 34 and earlier 35 use a tube shock (telescopic as you mention) - they are pretty fantastic for a 30's car (or really a 40's or 50's car for that matter) - I would say not authentic, but well worth your time engineering a set to fit.

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16 Feb 2021 05:11 #42263 by mikespeed35
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Hi Terry, Please explain what "rechambering the springs" means?
CORDiallyMike

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15 Feb 2021 18:52 #42258 by [email protected]
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I have a good alignment rig so will do that once I get everything sorted.

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14 Feb 2021 22:23 #42247 by Terry Cockerell
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It tells you how to do a front wheel alignment.

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14 Feb 2021 21:36 #42246 by [email protected]
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I got one with the car yes .

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14 Feb 2021 21:18 #42245 by Terry Cockerell
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Trevor on some Cords they develop wheel shimmy at speed due to the rear springs sagging over time. To correct this the Factory raised the rear end of the cars approximately 1" by rechambering the springs.
Yes there is a lot to learn, it is very rewarding too.
Any play in the V shaped steering arm bearing will also effect the steering.
Do you have a copy of the Cord Service Manual?
If not you can purchase one from the Museum in Auburn.

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14 Feb 2021 20:55 #42244 by [email protected]
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Interesting. I thought I read somewhere it was to do with bottoming out on hard cornering etc. Which is why they raised it an inch. I have lots to learn .

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14 Feb 2021 20:34 #42243 by Terry Cockerell
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Trevor lowering the rear end of the car will cause steering problems. The Factory actually raised the camber of the rear springs in production to maintain good steering characteristics.

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14 Feb 2021 20:08 #42241 by [email protected]
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My car is 1769, we are nearly brothers .!
The following user(s) said Thank You: 1748 S

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14 Feb 2021 20:07 #42240 by [email protected]
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England, same rules apply, was refering to the rear dampers. The lever arm dampers are leaking from the shafts, Thinking of using telescopic dampers. Have done similar conversions on MG's etc with good results .

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14 Feb 2021 20:03 #42239 by 1748 S
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Your comment about Telescopic on the rear are you referring to the Fog King lights? If so in the United States we can't have a clear lens on the rear of the cars and no red lights on the front.Same with side marker lights. We can have amber lens on the sides and the front. Am not sure where you are located but I see some snow.


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14 Feb 2021 16:35 #42234 by [email protected]
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And as a bit of a hot rodder I just can't help myself !

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14 Feb 2021 16:09 #42232 by uconn_1965
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Congratulations. Cord are fun to drive. It may not be the case with your Cord but sometimes Cords look to high in the back because the front spring is sagging and needs to be re- arched. I believe the standing free arch of the front spring should be about 4 1/2”.

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14 Feb 2021 15:57 #42231 by [email protected]
Now I have the brake and clutch pedals all back together was able to have a liitle test round the yard, feels like a different car with no binding brakes, all lubed everywhere and everything adjusted up, dropped the back 1.5" as I always think they sit a little high at the rear. I also moved the seat back a good few inches so I fit in it as well now. Dampers are next before actual road test. Am considering telescopics on the rear, anyone had any experience with that ?

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