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Conaway2

09-17-2020 06:16 PM

Axle shims

Where can I find rear axle shims thinner than 0.010” ? One shim is not enough and 2 is too much....

Thanks - JIm

katy	09-17-2020 07:29 PM

Re: Axle shims

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Make your own. Here's a pattern, but you'll have to adjust the size:
You could also make one .015".

kenparker0703

09-17-2020 07:59 PM

Re: Axle shims

juz so u kno. Alumninum Beer can, soda pop can all are .0035 thick make good shim material.

Conaway2

09-17-2020 08:06 PM

Re: Axle shims

Good to know ! Thanks for your responses. I’ll empty a beer can tomorrow to get the metal.....

Jim

GRutter

09-17-2020 08:50 PM

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Sacrificial Beer. I like it

ursus

09-18-2020 07:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kenparker0703 (Post 1932745)

juz so u kno. Alumninum Beer can, soda pop can all are .0035 thick make good shim material.

The working life of an aluminum shim in such a critical area will be sadly short.

Conaway2

09-18-2020 08:37 PM

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I found a Model T .005” stainless steel shim that seems to do the trick in combination with the 0.010” shim already installed. Never thought of looking at Model T shims, but they fit a Model A axle quite well.

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