Only three reasons to use 'em... or have had them installed.
(that I know of)
1) A shaved head.... raising the pedestals to correct the rocker
geometry
2) and when the top of the head is not level.
3) purposely putting a slight pressure on the
rocker rod so it doesn't rotate when well worn
Paul Tegler
ptegler@cablespeed.com
www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 9:51 PM
Subject: MGB rocker bracket shims
> I am rebuilding an MGB 18V motor. Can anyone explain the reasoning
> behind the rocker bracket shims. I do not see these on either of the
> heads I have.
>
> Eric
> 1960 MGA
> 1978 MGB
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