figuring numbers with shims and clarification
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figuring numbers with shims and clarification
24 Aug 2022 09:35
if an intake valve has .06mm clearance with 2.45mm shim
2.40mm shim would bring .06mm up to .11mm?
just looking for clarification that's all
thanx in adv
2.40mm shim would bring .06mm up to .11mm?
just looking for clarification that's all
thanx in adv
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- Warren3200gt
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Re: figuring numbers with shims and clarification
24 Aug 2022 09:52
Yep, thinner shim = bigger gap
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Re: figuring numbers with shims and clarification
24 Aug 2022 14:54
thank you, Warren!! Am I doing the math correctly though? each step with shim size = .05mm ??
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Re: figuring numbers with shims and clarification
25 Aug 2022 04:18
You are doing the math correctly. A thinner shim will provide more clearance. The number on the shim indicates the thickness in 1/100 of millimeters. As a caution, use OEM shims. I have seen incorrect numbers on repro shims.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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