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Shim Swap Thread

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I need 2.60, 2.65, 2.70,2.75

I need 2.60, 2.65, 2.70,2.75

I probably need 2 of each. I have a couple 2.85s and 2.80s if anybody has need of them. And once I sort out what I need, I'll return the unused ones. Thanks.
 
jknappsax said:
I need 2.60, 2.65, 2.70,2.75
I probably need 2 of each. I have a couple 2.85s and 2.80s if anybody has need of them. And once I sort out what I need, I'll return the unused ones. Thanks.
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I have two 2.65x shims (very rare and worth hundreds of dollars...just kidding:)) that I could send you for no charge. Seems like you've had a lot of headaches so far. In case you didn't know- 2.65x means somewhere between 2.65-2.70.
But not sure why you would need 2 of each as the idea is to shuffle some of your existing shims and I'd find it hard to believe you would be dropping more than 1 or 2 sizes. All total you should have 8 shims and be able to use at least a few of the old ones in different valve locations.

NOTE: I would hang on to 1 or 2 extra shims so the next time you can do the shim shuffle without turning the cams with an empty bucket!! This is how I did it.
PM me with your address if you want the shims. I would not want them back and pass on the favor to someone else.
 
Definitely a nice idea if someone is willing to take on the logistics of it.....

Dan :)
 
i am going to check mine in the next few days, so i will be keeping this one alive too!!
 
I think that my valves were never adjusted

I think that my valves were never adjusted

Lurch, all my shims were between 2.85 and 2.60, and since my feeler gauges only go down to .04mm, and ALL of the valves were tighter than that, I'm not really sure what I need until I can actually get a measurement on some of them. I like the shim-over-tappet arrangement, but not having a supply of shims really slows this process down.
 
Easiest thing to do is to send me an e-mail, I will send you a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet. It will help you keep track of your shim sizes from one service to the next. The first one is the hardest because you will have to look at all the shims and enter their sizes into the chart, but then it's rather easy to see what you can swap around.

For this service, take one of your shims that is smaller than the 2.85 (If that is one that needs to be changed) and measure it. If you get a good reading, you know that shim is correct. Keep substituting smaller shims and you will soon find what you can swap around to minimize buying new shims.


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Gimmie an address TKent, i;ll get those out to you in the mail in the AM :) I have plenty of those larger sizes so dont need in return. I WILL have to dbl check the 2@2.75 for you tho. Im pretty sure but better check.
 
Tom, If you still need 2.75 and 2.70 sizes still, I would take the 2.65 size in exchange. Ray
 
I Need A 270. I Think I Have A 265, But May Also Then Need The 275. Let Me Know What You Have Or Want.
 
I agree Tom, thanks for the 2.65s. Btw, forget about the money for the wires the shims are good enough for me. Ray


Hey litshoot, I can help you out with the 2.75 and 2.70 sizes. I sent you a pm. Ray
 
Still need 2)2.70 and 2) 2.75

Still need 2)2.70 and 2) 2.75

If anybody has any to spare, you can PM me. My address is:
John Knapp
212 Lauriston St.
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Let me know if you need any of the larger sizes; I know I have some 2.80s and 2.85s.
 
Anyone need any 2.75s, I have 4 and would like to obtain 2.50, 2.55 and 2.60 sizes. Thanks, Ray
 
ok, guys, i sent some pm's already, but i need 3 2.65's, a 2.65x, and a 2.60. i have a couple 4 2.75's to donate, lemme know!!

greg
 
I'm thinking I would rather turn my shims down than swap them by mail all around the country.
Seems like if you took a valve lapper suction cup, and glued it to a shim you could spin it on a piece of glass or a flat steel plate, use lapping compound for an abrasive.
Or maybe stick a piece of wet or dry sandpaper to the glass or plate. Maybe turn the suction cup with a drill?
Anyone else have an idea on how to turn a shim down a bit thinner using tools most of us have anyway?
 
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