That funky lower Shock washer
Melting Slicks
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Re: That funky lower Shock washer (Juliet)
Is that from the front or rear ?
Either way, it does not look like what I have.
As best I can remember, I still have all original washers intact.
Barry
Either way, it does not look like what I have.
As best I can remember, I still have all original washers intact.
Barry
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Re: That funky lower Shock washer (Juliet)
Barry - Joe Lucia posted to the ncrs board that he thinks it is the original one. :D Here's the thread link: http://www.ncrs.org/forum/tech.cgi?read=52094#52094
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Re: That funky lower Shock washer (Juliet)
Juliet,
I read what Joe wrote on NCRS, and maybe it's just the light, but that still doesn't look like my washers. I'm seeing a ridge at the point where the washer kicks up at the outer circumference. Perhaps I'm not seeing it right. I know my washers are original and they look similar to yours but they don't have that reinforcing ridge or bead like the replacement washers have. Sorry if I'm giving or gave you bad information. I'll have to get on my back with a flashlight when I get home tonight and learn to stay silent unless I find the smoking gun.
Edit: Oh, just forget it. I looked at the photo very carefully...again. Humm. The "M" is non-breaking. That just couldn't be if there was a bead or ridge on the washer. I guess I'm technically impotent in these matters until they offer 3-D photography.
[Modified by gerry72, 12:34 PM 6/6/2002]
I read what Joe wrote on NCRS, and maybe it's just the light, but that still doesn't look like my washers. I'm seeing a ridge at the point where the washer kicks up at the outer circumference. Perhaps I'm not seeing it right. I know my washers are original and they look similar to yours but they don't have that reinforcing ridge or bead like the replacement washers have. Sorry if I'm giving or gave you bad information. I'll have to get on my back with a flashlight when I get home tonight and learn to stay silent unless I find the smoking gun.
Edit: Oh, just forget it. I looked at the photo very carefully...again. Humm. The "M" is non-breaking. That just couldn't be if there was a bead or ridge on the washer. I guess I'm technically impotent in these matters until they offer 3-D photography.
[Modified by gerry72, 12:34 PM 6/6/2002]
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Re: That funky lower Shock washer (gerry72)
Hey don't worry about it Gerry - I ask questions because I want opinions. Then I'll decide after I get all the input. Not a problem at all. We're all in this to learn anyways. It could be the wierd light - I had it at an angle to get the lettering to show up. Here are a few more photos which might make more sense - the convex part is smooth with no ridge line. It's just the inside which has a flat section where the lock washer fits.
~Juliet
[Modified by Juliet, 1:47 PM 6/6/2002]
~Juliet
[Modified by Juliet, 1:47 PM 6/6/2002]
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Re: That funky lower Shock washer (Juliet)
Well, from the back...that's the correct washer for sure. Nice and convex. I know mine are original because when I replaced the factory shocks back in 1987 I broke the upper shock mount completely off the frame using an air chisel to cut through the frozen nut. No doubt they were every bit of 15-years-old. Even though my shocks aren't factory, the hardware still is.
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Re: That funky lower Shock washer (Juliet)
Like the others said, it looks original. Just make sure it is installed with the "cup" away from the rubber. The nut should be one of thoses extra thick jobs too.
Rob
Rob
