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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Harvey1, Jun 18, 2011.

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  1. Harvey1

    Harvey1 New Member

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    I was reading in an archive from 2005 that there was at that time a "Shim Pool" going on where a person could get the shims they need to adjust their valves ans send back the shims they no longer need. Is this still going on? I found a site where I could get shims but I can't remember which site it was.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Yes, contact Brad Bowen for the shim pool, I also have a shim pool, and Len Chacal at info@xj4ever.com (or click on his logo at the top right of every page) sells new ones.

    Regarding mine, what size shim do you need, and what sizes do you want to swap? I'll see what I have/need.

    Dave Fox
     
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  3. Harvey1

    Harvey1 New Member

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    Thanks for the info! I haven't yet check my valve clearances, I'll try to get it done tomorrow and then I'll let you know.
     
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    Not to swoop in on your post here, but I was directed to find a "shim pool" I have 2 that I need to swap out for 2 smaller size shims. I have Y280 and a Y285. I need a Y270 and another Y275. If they are spoken for by Harvey1 could you direct me to someone who might be of some assistance? Thanks.
     
    HirsuitHeathen, Jun 29, 2011
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    What a great idea!
     
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    I'll look in the box and see what I have when I get to the shop tomorrow.
     
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    Thanks man, you rock!
     
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    Well I have one 275, and everything else is bigger. If you want the 275 PM me an address I'll drop it in the mail for you.

    Sorry for the delay. The site was down.
     
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    Are these shim pools still up and running? I'm needing a 265, two 270's, and a 275.

    Thanks!
     
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    I would like to encourage that if you get used shims, and do not know the history, please demagnatize them just in case they were magnetized along the way.
     
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    Trumpetrhapsody Member

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    Indeed.

    Found these from a guy locally, never-ye-mind
     
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    How are they demagnetised? Heat and a swift blow?
     
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    De-Gaussed - - would the machine at the library that they used on VHS cassettes work ??

    Don't go heating them up.
     
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    Rotate a camshaft lobe past it at high speed.
     
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    doesn't the motor do that on its own? what am I missing
     
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    ?? If it does then what's the issue with them being magnetised??
     
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    Ask and you shall receive: http://www.x-magnet.net/faq.html

    iwingameover: I never saw this thread after I posted in it, just got my notifications back...go figure.
     
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    Yeah....seen that link...given that the shim receives heat and hammering in spades this is probably an urban myth.....be interesting if someone out there had a spare shim they could magnetise than apply mild heat/hammering and see if it still likes iron filings 8)
     
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  20. HirsuitHeathen

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    For the sake of science I might have to go myth buster's on my old shims.
     
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