1928–1940 Ford Houdaille Shock Absorber Service Bulletin
- Type
- Service Bulletin
- Models
- Ford Model A, B, 18, 40, 48, 68, 74, 78, 81A, 91A, 01A and Mercury 99A, 1928–1940
- Publication
- Subject No. 18080
- Pages
- 42
Houdaille Hydraulic Double-Acting Shock Absorber Service Bulletin, Subject No. 18080, dated January 1, 1940, for the shock absorbers on 1928 to 1940 Ford cars (Model A, B, 18, 40, 48, 68, 74, 78, 81A, 91A, 01A, plus Mercury 99A in the guide sheets). It opens with service recommendations, operating principle and valve adjustment, then gives guide sheets of Ford and Houdaille part numbers, three step-by-step rebuilding procedures by model year, a valve spool peening procedure and two pages of 1940 functioning diagrams.
Pages 1–3 (3 pages)
Cover, contents and service recommendations
Cover note, table of contents dated January 1, 1940, and the recommended procedure for restoring ride quality: tire pressure, spring lubricant, fluid level, leakage and valve pointer settings.
What this section covers
- Table of contents
- Ride quality checks
- Spring lubricant M-4628