figuring numbers with shims and clarification

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figuring numbers with shims and clarification

24 Aug 2022 09:35
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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

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Re: figuring numbers with shims and clarification

24 Aug 2022 09:52
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Yep,  thinner shim = bigger gap

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Re: figuring numbers with shims and clarification

24 Aug 2022 14:54
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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
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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.
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