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Shims
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:16 pm
by 80Sprint
Where can i get oversize shims. Between .173 - to .196"
Quoted £8 a shim so far. Anyone know of cheaper. I know the Rovers go to around .175 but are there any other cars you know of that go higher?
Thanks
Mike
80 Sprint
69 Chevelle
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:59 pm
by triumphdolomiteuk
A few years ago I bought a rebuilt engine which had a Triumphtune "fast road" cam fitted. After a couple of the shims popped out and one of the buckets broke, it dawned on me that I needed thicker shims fitting. After measuring the clearances on the other valves, then working out the thickness of the shims needed, I realised that you just couldn't get shims of that size. I then realised that Triumphtune produced valves with longer stems, specially for use with their uprated cams.
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:07 pm
by Mad Mart
Sprintparts (Aus). I had 16 for around £57 I think.
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:41 am
by dailysprinter
I'm pretty sure rimmers do them, ask them for Rover SD1 shims, I think they went up to about .203"
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:45 am
by Mad Mart
According to their website the SD1s only go up to .179"
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:56 am
by xvivalve
Look at 2.2sc and tc P6...
Shims
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:42 am
by SPRINTPARTS
We can supply shims in any size that you require. We have a had a selection of different size blanks made which we finish grind to whatever size you require (A$9.00 ea)
Mark
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:17 am
by Mad Mart
9 AUD = 3.65 GBP
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:53 pm
by Paul Geering
also try moss europe
Shims
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:16 pm
by 80Sprint
Thanks guy's for the information.
I don't need many but i will be in touch Mark.
Mike
80Sprint
69Chevelle
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:47 pm
by AdamF
Mad Mart wrote:9 AUD = 3.65 GBP
Which makes fuel dirt cheap over there...
Fuel Prices
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:16 pm
by SPRINTPARTS
Petrol prices go up and down like a yo-yo. It depends on what day of the week you buy, Tuesday night usually is the cheapest, and this week in Sydney you could buy ULP for $1.07/Litre = 43p/litre. Premium at 10c/ litre.
Mark