Houdaille shock differance

[acchaplin]

Can someone please tell/show me the differance(s) between a "square valve" and a "hex valve" Houdaille Shock? Thanks

 

[Steve Schmauch]

You are referring to the pointers or needle valves used in Houdaille shock absorbers. The square pointers were used in 1929 and 1930 and the hex pointers in late 1930 to the end of production. Obtain or borrow a copy of the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards book, produced by the MARC and MAFCA Judging Standards Committees and look in Area 23 for more detailed information.

 

[acchaplin]

You are referring to the pointers or needle valves used in Houdaille shock absorbers. The square pointers were used in 1929 and 1930 and the hex pointers in late 1930 to the end of production. Obtain or borrow a copy of the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards book, produced by the MARC and MAFCA Judging Standards Committees and look in Area 23 for more detailed information.

Thank you for that information.

Not after "dead balls on concourse", just wanted to konw what the differences were when there is no visual difference in a side-by-side picture. Re; Bratton's
Catalog.

 

[Bob C]

These pictures are from Bratton's showing the hex and square.

 

[Brentwood Bob]

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[acchaplin]

ah,,,,, I see now sez the blind person.

So the only difference is for more 'strict' visual period correct? Early A and late A and '32 in there. Not any difference in the 'shocking' function?