Micrometer to measure shims

[WR6133]

Anyone in the Tidworth/Salisbury/Andover area got a micrometer accurate to 0.01mm I could borrow (or use on your driveway)? Just pulled 16 shims out of a spare engine and every single one of them is unmarked! :(

[Dan]

If you pop over to where you picked up the spare engine, Nigel does!

[Gavuk]

Sorry hadn't seen this , I have a mic and calipers that will do this in Melksham,free evenings until fri this week....

[Trev]

Hi Chris, I can bring one back from work if you want but will need it back quite quickly as used fairly regularly. If we're still up for a ride on the 14th you could measure the shims at my lock-up

[WR6133]

Thanks for the offers guys


Hi Chris, I can bring one back from work if you want but will need it back quite quickly as used fairly regularly. If we're still up for a ride on the 14th you could measure the shims at my lock-up

That sounds good Trev...... Happy Birthday

[Trev]

Thanks Chris, but a bit premature. Not sure where the forum got by DOB from; right month, wrong date and thankfully year miles out, I may look 64 but a long way to go before I reach it

[WR6133]

I may look 64 but a long way to go before I reach it

I actually said to my wife when I noticed your name with the 64 next to it "holy crap he must have some seriously good anti aging products"!

[Marmalade]

I've got one if you still need it.


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[WR6133]

Thanks for the offer Marm but I'll use Trev's as I'll be seeing him.

Any advice on buying my own? Are the cheap eBay ones any good?

[Marmalade]

Mines a cheap ebay one. It does what I need.


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[Trev]

Chris, I've brought the micrometer home and will drop it at my lockup for you to check the shims with if you get out my way on Sunday, don't forget to bring them with you

[BornAgainPan]

Anyone in the Tidworth/Salisbury/Andover area got a micrometer accurate to 0.01mm I could borrow (or use on your driveway)? Just pulled 16 shims out of a spare engine and every single one of them is unmarked! :(

Not sure if this applies to all engines but the shims in my Pan have to be installed so the side with the numbers on is a particular way up. (I can't remember which way off the top of my head!) If they are the wrong way the numbers wear off - apparently!

[WR6133]

If they are the wrong way the numbers wear off - apparently!

That may well be the case some of them had tiny scuffed remainders of markings.

[Jed]

When the shims are new the markings will be accurate; once used and subject to wear you should always measure them, irrespective of being able to read the original markings.