Do you have a 2spring update? Or still Solo-Air mounted?

this is the old solo-air:

NEW 2Spring

 

And if you have something between, here are the 2 different solo-air-updates:

 

I think he needs the volume compensater and damping shims.

 

Yes sir. I did the 2 spring update while I had it apart. Ive learned that the metal rod that slides through the damping chamber is call the telescope. Inside the damper chamber (where the oil lives) the telescope unthreads at the damper wave washers. It came aprt inside while I was working on it accidentally and I did not see the order in which it cam apart so I dont now the reassembly order. If I had a diagram of the insides I'd be set!

Thanks for all the responses so far!!!

 

Give me a pic of the parts that you have disassembled and the damper so I can see where you're stuck. It sounds like the LSC checkvalve and spring and the blowoff shims and spings. However, it might be the compression and rebound shims stacks. Pics will help. There have been different iterations of valving over the years.

 

Its all that stuff!!! I have it reassembled now but it will not move up or down the telescope. Ill have to take it apart again and take pics. thanks for the response

 

Heres what it looks likes disassembled...

 

First things first, you need to measure the diameters and thickness of each of the 8 shims you have. Use calipers or a mic. Next, there should be a little disc looking piece that sets on top of the small spring. It's the LSC check valve. It's probably up inside the threaded piston connect attached to the gold blow-off piston. Simply tap the piston connect on the table top and it should come out.

 

found the LSC
thickness from big dia to smallest...
.15
.10
.08
.05
respectively

 

Make sure you measure each individual shim as they are probably different thicknesses. The 18mm dia shims will probably measure different for instance...

 

Ok that was the bottom row of shims measurements

the top row from largest dia to smallest as follows;
.08
.13
.08
.15

I moved the tiniest to the top row now its the .15 one

I really appreciate your help here by the way

 

Can you do me a favor and lay the shims on a sheet of paper and write the diameter and thickness measurement under them? I'm trying to follow what you wrote above but I'm struggling with it.

 

heres the sizing #s beside the shims

 

Slide either one of the little, round piston spacers onto the piston connect. The beveled side needs to face towards the shims (the opposite side of the + side you have showing laying on the towel) After that, put on the small diameter .05 shim then the large diameter .08 shim and then the small .15 shim.

 

Pic

Next is the piston. Take a look at this pic to see the orientation of the ports on the piston. The larger ports face towards the bottom. Also note the bevel of the piston spacers.

 

Next, you'll put the next big diameter .15 shim against the bottom side of piston, then the .13 and .10 shim and then .08 and then lastly the small .10 shim. Next is the other piston spacer--bevel facing towards shims so they can flex....

 

Take a little grease to 'glue' the tiny check valve to the smaller spring. Flat face against the spring. Slide it carefully up into the piston connect. A small drop of the blue loctite on the threads of the piston connect and thread the lower shaft on the piston connect. Use a light torque because you can shear off the piston connect. Just snug it up with the wrenches but cautiously.

 

Thanks so much! The big long spring goes down in the telescope tube then the little white plug with O-ring goes in after it. Q? does the little hole go in first facing the long spring or the open end of the hole/telescope tube?

 

Pressure comp piston goes into the lower shaft of the damper...the hole face downwards. The spring goes in next.

 

Once again, Thank you!! You have been a great help! If you are ever in East TN let me know I owe you a few beers!

 

Glad to be of help!