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Sr20probs · 12-22-2016, 08:44 AM

Hey guys i mixed up the fucking shims like a genius.

how do I reshim them? Do I use a dial indicator? Thanks

G-Sep · 12-22-2016, 09:45 AM

You and me both. In for solutions.

S-Verteen · 12-22-2016, 10:04 AM

Measure all shims, install, check lash rearrange shims install repeat until you get them all correct. You might be able to get a good estimate of what goes where by checking lash without shims first,such a large gap will be difficult to measure precisely.

Sr20probs · 12-22-2016, 11:05 AM

What so I measure them with?

pacotaco345 · 12-22-2016, 11:10 AM

a feeler gauge

zombiewolf513 · 12-22-2016, 11:03 PM

With a Factory Service Manual??

12-22-2016, 08:44 AM	#1
Sr20probs Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Massachusetts Age: 26 Posts: 161 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	How do I reshim my Sr20det red top head? Hey guys i mixed up the fucking shims like a genius. how do I reshim them? Do I use a dial indicator? Thanks

12-22-2016, 11:10 AM	#5
pacotaco345 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal/Ft Worth TX Age: 27 Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	a feeler gauge __________________

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12-22-2016, 09:45 AM	#2
G-Sep Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: MA Age: 32 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You and me both. In for solutions.

12-22-2016, 10:04 AM	#3
S-Verteen Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 96 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Measure all shims, install, check lash rearrange shims install repeat until you get them all correct. You might be able to get a good estimate of what goes where by checking lash without shims first,such a large gap will be difficult to measure precisely.

12-22-2016, 11:05 AM	#4
Sr20probs Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Massachusetts Age: 26 Posts: 161 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What so I measure them with?

12-22-2016, 11:03 PM	#6
zombiewolf513 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AZ Age: 33 Posts: 1,682 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: zombiewolf513 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	With a Factory Service Manual??