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General Category => Technical Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Thomas on December 11, 2020, 08:20:31 PM

Title: Shim for end float
Post by: Thomas on December 11, 2020, 08:20:31 PM
I need a shim for adjusting the end float of my crankshaft. 1 inch inner diameter, 0,026 inch thickness. What is a potential source?
Title: Re: Shim for end float
Post by: AndyB on December 12, 2020, 10:15:57 AM
I used this place a few years ago: https://www.thebearingcompany.co.uk/ - you might need to email or call them as I can only find metric sizes on their web site today.
Title: Re: Shim for end float
Post by: shorrog on December 12, 2020, 10:23:17 AM
Another possibilty is to look at the model engineering suppliers in the UK. They have small quantities for sale.
https://www.ekpsupplies.com/steel-cs4-shim-pack.html
https://www.glrkennions.co.uk/shim-material.html  I have used this supplier extensively and they are very quick.
Graham
Title: Re: Shim for end float
Post by: Thomas on December 15, 2020, 07:35:36 PM
The shim issue is more difficult than expected. I can't find imperial shims with 1" ID and 10 thou thickness. If somebody has one I would be eager to buy it.
Thomas
Title: Re: Shim for end float
Post by: singleminded on December 16, 2020, 04:30:40 PM
Look at my reply in the crankcase gasket thread you posted..John
Title: Re: Shim for end float
Post by: Thomas on December 16, 2020, 04:35:18 PM
What do you mean?
Title: Re: Shim for end float
Post by: AndyB on December 16, 2020, 07:13:40 PM
What about these people? -
https://www.stephensgaskets.co.uk/washers/shim-washers
Title: Re: Shim for end float
Post by: Thomas on December 16, 2020, 07:34:58 PM
Thank you, Andy! This afternoon I have already ordered imperial ring shims here: https://www.mcmaster.com/shims They have an online shop which makes the issue easy.
Cheers, Thomas
Title: Re: Shim for end float
Post by: AndyB on December 17, 2020, 03:16:46 PM
They certainly have a wide selection!
Title: Re: Shim for end float
Post by: Thomas on December 17, 2020, 03:24:42 PM
Yes, they have. Two disadvantages: 1) They only ship to company addresses and 2) 40 $US for shipping to Europe. But we love our machines...  ;D