Shim Swap Thread

[robertob]

Dunno what the policy is in the forum for making a thread sticky, but a really helpful one would be a shim swap thread.

It would sure help out us 8v guys, anyway.

The idea is to post if you have shims you're not using, or post if you need a particular size.

They're easy to send - tape it to a piece of cardboard and put it in a regular envelope with double postage.

To start it off, I've got a 2.95 I don't need.

[sharpy]

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Ive built a a supply by sucking up to the wreckers/breakers and buying them there. But your idea seems great.

[beachbum3478]

yes its definetely a good idea. once i do valve clearance check on both of my motors, im sure ill def need some different shim sizes for the beasts. ill be looking back at this thread hoping it went somewhere.

[lurch12_2000]

I have another thread going on this, but I have (3) 2.65X mm shims and one unmarked (estimated at 2.65) to trade off for (2) 2.55 and (2) 2.60 shims...and (1) 2.50 just in case...anyone interested?

[robertob]

I have another thread going on this, but I have (3) 2.65X mm shims and one unmarked (estimated at 2.65) to trade off for (2) 2.55 and (2) 2.60 shims...and (1) 2.50 just in case...anyone interested?

All of mine are thicker than that, but I'll keep you in mind for the next time.

[Roostabunny]

I will say this is a great idea. I needed this thread three weeks ago. :-D

[catbed]

REVIVE!!!!!!!!!!!

i need (1) 2.55 and (1) 2.60 and i have (2) 2.65. anyone?

[TheCafeKid]

I have a 2.55 no 2.60 tho

[catbed]

sold. do you want a 2.65 back?

ok any one have a 2.60?

[TheCafeKid]

naw got LOTS of 265s...pm me an addy.

[catbed]

nevermind. just checked again and i can just swap two around.\\/ thanks anyway though.

[lurch12_2000]

Venture to say that a lot of us have 2.65 shims now sitting around and the demand is for 2.60's, as indicated by Z1enterprises being out of stock and the 2.55's(I needed 4 of them).
Any thoughts on buffing (read as careful grinding) 2.65's down? and yes I would do it on the label side as to not mislead some future owner later.
Would now require a micrometer, time, cursing, etc...oh just forget it!
$4.75/ea at Z1 is the way to go when they have them!

[TheCafeKid]

2.55 shims are back in stock at Z1 btw. Dunno if the 260s are.

[Steve]

I heard a rumor some time ago about starting a shim pool. I know someone that is going to donate a Z1 shim kit to kick it off when we get done putting his engine back together.

What does anyone think of exchanging shims with the kit, and also tossing in a buck a shim to help build the stock supply?
More of the thinner shims could be purchased so they would be readily available. Of course, any other donations of cash or shims would be accepted, too.

Not sure, but I think he was going to have me take care of the process, so I will have to let everyone know when the exchange is up and running. 8-[


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[TheCafeKid]

I am down for donating shims, i have about 15 or so, and/or $$ to the cause! Let me know!