shock absorber shield or protector

[doughicks]

On the series MM there is a shock protector on the left side shock. The right side does not have one. Was this to protect the shock from the exhaust heat. Should the right side have one as well.

[jagnut66]

Hi,
I'd say there should be one on both sides. There must be signs of where it was mounted?
Should look like these:

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Best wishes,
Mike.

[bmcecosse]

Shock?? There should certainly be lever arm DAMPERS mounted on both sides front and rear....as shown above. There are no 'protectors' for these - nor is there any need for protection. It's all far enough away from the HT leads to avoid any risk of 'shocks'. As detailed in many other threads - they will perform much better if drained and refilled with SAE 40 oil, and polyurethane bushes fitted to the link arm where it fits over the pin in the 'chassis' leg. Also make sure the bump stops are in place - and in good condition.

[simmitc]

Can you post a picture of the "shock protector" that you have? I am having difficulty visualising what you mean. It might be an added heat shield designed to protect the petrol pipe and/or carb; but a picture will make it all clear.

[mike.perry]

Back to the original posting.
There is only a shield on the left side on the Series MM to protect the damper from the heat of the exhaust pipe which runs very close. There is no shield on the right side.
Please let me have the details of your car for the register.

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

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As fitted to my 1950 MM, only on the passenger side, much closer to the exhaust on the sidevalve than the A series one.

[bmcecosse]

Wow! Seriously ?? An MM can generate enough heat to warrant a damper shield? Never heard of that before ! I can't see that doing the slightest good.......

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

I had serious problems with the carb gassing up when hot, the original carb has the float bowl beside the exhaust and fuel line only about an inch away on an MM. I tried a heat shield and wrapping the fuel line and nothing worked. I ended up using a series 11 carb that has the float towards the front of the car and re routing the fuel line over the gearbox and along the front of the battery box to keep it away from the heat.

[jagnut66]

Ahh, that's a relief! I thought you meant you had a damper on only one side of the car - that would have been a cause for concern!
Like others, I'm surprised it needs a heat shield though.
Still you live and learn..............

[bmcecosse]

Top job for me tomorrow - no wonder my Trav's handling goes off after a few miles.......

[mike.perry]

There are two carb fittings for the Series MM. The USHM2 engine had the carb with the float chamber at the rear where it absorbed the heat fom the exhaust and the USHM3 engine had the carb with the float chamber in the cooler air at the front. The late carb also had a bakalite spacer between the carb and manifold which was lacking on the early car. Owners of the early cars have found that fitting the spacer reduced the problems of fuel vapourisation

[philthehill]

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[bmcecosse]

I need dimensions Phil - if I'm to make this vital piece of equipment, missing from my Trav.

[simmitc]

Take one can of baked beans. Eat the beans. Clean the can. Squash the can a bit and bolt it on, that should be close enough

[alexmcguffie]

Would there be a market for carbon ones wrapped in gold tin foil

A heat shield does seem a bit of an excessive over precaution. I never notice my Minors exhaust even break a sweat yet I can burn myself on the tailpipe of my Subaru!

[bmcecosse]