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Needle Shims

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Lou627, Sep 14, 2010.

  1. Lou627

    Lou627 Member

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    I've done some searching and find some threads that say the starting point for shimming slide needles is .010" and some saying .100"

    Which is it?

    .10 seems a bit much.

    thanks!
     
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    Well, .125 = 1/8". I would say that's a lot of lift for a needle, and for one washer.
     
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    .010"
     

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