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RESERV
Figure
4
may need a little explanation.
It
contains
n
close up view of
the rear of the chassis as well as a view taken of the spring anchorage and
shock absorber bracket as seen from beneath the Car. 'The springs are held
in position
by two
"
U
"
bolts. It is obvious that these will require tighten-
ing from time to tinle, and therefore the illustration shows exactly how they
are mounted Shock absorbers need no lubrication whatever, being mounted
'L
on
silent blocs."
To
tighten the shock absorber turn the nut in a clock-
wise direction.
Illustration
4~
is
a close up
view
of the shock absorber mounting
assembly from above, the rebound nxlc clip being situated alongside this.
The rear brake cable has been purposely drawn through the yoke in order to
show how this terminates in a brass stop into which the cable is swaged.
Carefully note the position of the hr:lke cam shaft lubrication nipple. Care
must be taken not to o\er lubricate this point as this is only
:I
very short bush
and e:ccssive oil will get on to the brake linings and irn~are their effectiveness.
Figure
4
and 4a.-\'ir\v
OS
111e
off
siclc 01
IIJI.
n.ar
;I\~I.,
:IS
wrn
I'rom
almvc
ancl
Iwlow.
'l'hr
shock
al~sorber
adjuslmcnt
and
mounling
arc
\isil~lc.
D/
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