Shock Absorber/Damper

[Bantam]

Hi All,
Can anyone please help me? I am looking for a reasonably good 'Rear Near Side' Damper/shock absorber for my 1956 Minor.
Any/all help in finding one would be much appreciated .

Many thanks

[Declan_Burns]

ESM sell the both new or reconditioned on an exchange basis.
Regards
Declan

[Bantam]

Thanks Deklan.

[IslipMinor]

I have just found the pair of rear dampers that were taken off the car about 40 years ago to fit a telescopic conversion!

They have been stored in dry, dark conditions and both move freely, with good oil-based resistance. They are complete with all the links and bushes (bear in mind they are very likely the originals from 1958) and are just as they came off the car, i.e. dirty!.

If your are anywhere in the Oxford area they are yours for the collecting. I would guess that posting them would be at least £15?

Pictures below:
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[bmcecosse]

Drain and refill with sae40 oil and they will be perfect!

[oliver90owner]

Hello Islipminor,

If the OP declines your offer, I would love to take you up on it. My brother lives in Somerton, so just down the road, and I am down that way about once a month. One of mine is broken.

RAB

[IslipMinor]

Hi RAB,

Which side do you need? The OP is looking for a LH (Nearside).

[Trickydicky]

If anyone is feeling adventurous here is my guide to a home repair of rear dampers. http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... per+repair
It is based on the topic Declan created as a guide to repairing them, http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... per+repair

[oliver90owner]

Hi Richard,

I think I need the off side but cannot be quite sure. My Moggie has been away for rebuild for several years. Hoping to get it back this or next week, as it has now been painted and only needs some bits putting back on it. I can then start on the running gear and rebuilding/refitting the engine and gearbox. A quad bypass op rather got in the way!

I thought I would give the OP first dibs as he may prefer a (matching) pair, and it is his thread.

Regards, RAB

[bmcecosse]

It would be better to fit a matching pair - suitably upgraded as above.

[IslipMinor]

Hi RAB,

I have sent a PM to the OP, and if I do not hear from him by this time next week, then I will assume he is not interested and you are very welcome to them.

[Bantam]

Hi,
Richard Islipminor,
Just got my internet back 17th May. I have sent you a PM but just in case you haven't got the message I would be most grateful for these parts. I would be able to collect as I am based in oxfordshire.

I can't find a direct number or email address for you but if you reply to my PM messages I can collect the parts ASAP.
Very many thanks

Bantam

[IslipMinor]

Hi RAB,

Just spoken to the OP and he is collecting them later this week. Sorry, only have the one pair!

[Pucketsport]

I have just removed my front shocks from my 57 Minor and I cleaned them up ( look like new) and I had left them on the shelf lying sideways. I noticed some oil leaked out from the one shock apparently from the main shaft. Does this mean my shock needs overhauling or is it likely that this leak only occurred because of the orientation of the shock ? If I need to replace a seal on the main shaft how do I get to that seal?

[Fingolfin]

The seal will need replacing - that's the single most common fault on the old dampers. To get to it, the plug on the back will need milling out (some have been able to pry it out, but I was unable to), and then the shaft will need to be pressed out. At that point the seal will be accessible. It's easy with the right tools, but those tools are a bit hard to find.

[Declan_Burns]

Yes you need access to the right tooling. Here's a photo of the shaft being pressed out on a rear Moggy damper.
The exchange dampers from the usual suppliers are cheap so it is not really worth doing yourself unless you just want to do it for the challenge. If you do proceed I can tell you what size seals to buy.

Regards
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[bmcecosse]

If the seal is leaking it's possible that the shaft is worn. Unless you have the necessary equipment I would go for a pair of 'reconditioned' dampers rather than just the one. And still drain/fill with sae 40 (that's not 10W40) oil if you want decent damping!

[Pucketsport]

Thanks very much for all the responses, very helpful advice.

[BLOWNMM]

Hi All
I have reconditioned front and rear shocks and the best method I have found to remove the rear plug is to drill in the centre a 5/16" Whit. tapping drill hole (6.5 mm.) and using a plug or bottoming tap start a thread in the plug. You may only get about two thirds of a turn without forcing the tap. Remove the tap and screw a high tensile bolt (I use a grade 10 Unbrako cap screw) and screw it into the plug continuing to screw it till it touches the shaft and keep going. It will concave the plug and extract it with minimal damage to the alloy housing. The concaved plug and thread in the centre can be seen in the attached pic.
Bob

[Trickydicky]

After successfully repairing my rear dampers in November 2013 I can report they are still performing as they should with no leaks. Here is the link to how I repaired mine, http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... per+repair
It's good to see people are prepared to attempt to repair them at home, If you don't have a press to get the shaft out, try asking your local garage or engineering company to do it for you. If you have a big enough vice you can then press the shaft back in yourself.