Thanks, I believe I've read just about all the threads that are relevant over the last couple days, including 'carver's treatise from '02, and I've checked out Matt's web page.
My concern is how the rod attaches at the bottom. The factory manual, because it has the exploded diagram, does not make itclear to me how the piston rod is retained at the bottom. Or even what it attaches to.
I've finished one side, and got the fork cap off the other side now. The rod also spins on that side, so it seems that is a normal condition. But I would still like to know how it is retained at the bottom.