1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center

sorbers have more power to control both compression
and rebound actions of the springing system, one reason
for their superiority over other types. Also, their
characteristics may be more accurately determined by
Cadillac engineers to achieve the best riding results.
Firm rubber bushings at both ends of the shock
absorber links worked so well in increasing the firmness
of shock absorber action on LaSalle and Series 60 last
year that they are now used on all Cadillacs as well,
replacing the half-ball joints.
Dash pot inertia controls are added to the rear shock
absorbers on the Cadillac V-8 and Fleetwood providing
these cars with the very finest and most costly shock
absorbers obtainable. No other fine car has them.
The dash pot on the inertia mechanism acts as a piston
in a cylinder containing oil to prevent the action of the
inertia weight on extremely rapid axle motion relative
to the body such as would occur on a washboard road.
On the paved road the body tends to swing up and down
slowly on the car springs which brings the inertia control
into action increasing the shock absorber resistance.
Dash Pot Inertia
Control Shock
Absorber with
Manual Adjustment
In addition, the inertia control shock absorbers have
a three-way manual adjustment which permits a variation
of setting to give a soft, medium or firm ride best
suited to the owner's requirements.
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