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I have a RSpec1 rpd cam to put into my 4.0L EBII. the question is what size shims do i use and how many?
I phoned up ford and according to their mechanic they dont know wat shims are and they dont use them in the falcon heads :S Anyway i phoned up a local auto shop and the guy made a few phone calls for me and told me there are 3 different size shims available: 1.6mm, 1.9mm and 2.4mm So what size do i need and how many??? Thanx for ur help guys Will. |
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| Gaz |
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well, ford are idiots then. there is a shim in every rocker arm from factory.
it should require one extra 1.9mm shim in every arm IIRC
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Thank you very much Gaz. Its taken me ages to found out what shim size i need. Thanks again, much appreciated
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Age: 38 Posts: 347 Joined: 10th Jan 2005 Ride: 2002 Mustang Cobra Location: Broadmeadows (Melb. North) |
What about for an Rspec 4 cam? What size shims would that have? And where would I get some (any idea of cost for like 5 or so shims?)
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On the topic of shims, in the interest of learning more... what is the purpose of a shim?
I haven't come across shims before
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avatar... i also have a eb series 2 5speed manual and am lookin to do some mods to it... so far i have extractors, s/exhuast and k+n pod filter.
whats the next step ya recon? what you done to yours? and how has it helped? is your cam all go? any suggestions i would be stoked. avagood1
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okay i just got a price for a set of shims (1.9mm)....$142 f**k ME DEAD
Thats from Auto One. I think i will be paying repco a visit. |
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ford is cheaper than that mate.
goto coventrys even. i got mine there for about 55 bucks
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Age: 38 Posts: 347 Joined: 10th Jan 2005 Ride: 2002 Mustang Cobra Location: Broadmeadows (Melb. North) |
Sorry to hijack but will it be the same size 1.9mm shims for an Rspec 4 cam??
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Fuk just go to a wrecker..... Im sorta a vip but i got 12 factory shims for free and an Au rocker cover for my mate but would be still much cheaper.
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from what i remember an rspec4 needs a fair few shims for each arm, im nto sure on the number but i know some people had a lot of shims.
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Age: 38 Posts: 347 Joined: 10th Jan 2005 Ride: 2002 Mustang Cobra Location: Broadmeadows (Melb. North) |
Ok so a few on each arm.. all of 1.9mm size?
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would be best to find the old rpd cam install guide, it told you how to measure how many shims you required IIRC.
could be a case of buying a few and doing the number 1 intake and exhaust rocker arms and the rest should require the same number.
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Age: 38 Posts: 347 Joined: 10th Jan 2005 Ride: 2002 Mustang Cobra Location: Broadmeadows (Melb. North) |
Thanks mate. Ill go down to the shops, buy a few 1.9mm shims and fit em up.
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whast the point of shims...
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