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Title: performed 18k mile valve adjustment shim?
Post by: mookieo2 on August 17, 2011, 08:47:10 PM
I checked all of the valves and all were in spec except the vertical exhaust opener was .006" and the closer was .002" . I've read that I can leave the exhaust but should I get a new shim for the opener? It measured .260" so I would need the equivalent to about .263 to close it up to .003 or .004" correct? Where is the best place to just get the one shim?
Title: Re: performed 18k mile valve adjustment shim?
Post by: Ddan on August 18, 2011, 02:36:15 AM
Your local shop should sell you individual shims, but if not:   http://emsduc.com/products.html (http://emsduc.com/products.html)
Title: Re: performed 18k mile valve adjustment shim?
Post by: 2001cromo on August 18, 2011, 05:26:45 AM
Yo Mike, I've got a shim kit you can borrow. I can bring it to the track at the end of the month if want?
Or you can come pick it up if you want.
Title: Re: performed 18k mile valve adjustment shim?
Post by: mookieo2 on August 18, 2011, 05:50:16 AM
Thanks Terry ill be in touch.
Title: Re: performed 18k mile valve adjustment shim?
Post by: ducpainter on August 18, 2011, 06:20:44 AM
Quote from: mookieo2 on August 18, 2011, 05:50:16 AM
Thanks Terry ill be in touch.
Quote from: 2001cromo on August 18, 2011, 05:26:45 AM
Yo Mike, I've got a shim kit you can borrow. I can bring it to the track at the end of the month if want?
Or you can come pick it up if you want.
You both working with the same diameter valve stems?
Title: Re: performed 18k mile valve adjustment shim?
Post by: mookieo2 on August 18, 2011, 07:34:21 AM
I'll measure when I get home. I have an '02 750
Title: Re: performed 18k mile valve adjustment shim?
Post by: 2001cromo on August 18, 2011, 07:53:49 AM
Thanks Nate,
I'm pretty sure the answer is yes. They should both be 8mm.

I don't think the 7mm's started on the air cooled till the 695's.
Title: Re: performed 18k mile valve adjustment shim?
Post by: mookieo2 on August 18, 2011, 02:33:11 PM
I just checked and the diameter of the valve stem is 8mm.