In a message dated 3/11/99 8:17:56 PM Central Standard Time,
Lawrie@britcars.com writes:
<< Shafts from setups without the shims do seem to show marked wear patterns
where the shaft passes through the pedestals.>>
Yep. NINE (9) of them last year!!! *AND* I have had to replace some
pedestals also because of the excessive/uneven wear. NOT pretty.
<< So, if you are worried about the possibility of your shaft wearing where it
passes through the pedestal, (which could account for a small part of the
valve train noise) then fit the shims. >>
I would NOT leave them out (myself). IMHO, of course.
Ed
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