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Shim Readings help

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Hotcakesman, Jun 6, 2016.

  1. Hotcakesman

    Hotcakesman Active Member

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    just curious how close to in and out of spec my valves are
    here are my readings
    thanks

    I .008 .008 .008 .006
    .20 .20 .20 .15
    285 285 285 290

    E .008 .006 .004 .004
    .20 .15 .10 .10
    265 260 255 260
     
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  2. chacal

    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Intakes: all except the #4 (.15mm clearance) are way too loose. Increase each of the current shim sizes for intakes #1-3 by .05mm.

    Exhaust: #1 is fine, #2 is just barely too tight, #3 and #4 are way too tight. Decrease #2 by .05mm, and #3 and #4 by .10mm
     
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