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    shims

    has anyone got these sizes
    3.37
    3.28
    3.45
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    3.50
    3.08

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    I've not got any that are close. If they're all that small I'd consider skimming your came box by .4mm to bring the shims nearer to what most are which is around 3.70

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    Best bet is eBay pal, search fiat valve shims and it brings up thousands

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    i have ,prop try local engine refurbishment place see if i can get some ground up

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    Ive got loadsa big ones if you want any to reduce.

    Would consider taking the box down ever so slightly though, nearly all of mine which must have 70-80 are mostly 3.6 - 4.1

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    Quote Originally Posted by Superman View Post
    Ive got loadsa big ones if you want any to reduce.

    Would consider taking the box down ever so slightly though, nearly all of mine which must have 70-80 are mostly 3.6 - 4.1
    Doesn't skimming the cambox reduce the shim thicknesses required?

    AFAICT the thinnest Fiat shim for the GT is 3.25mm according my manuals, so the 3.08mm might require extra work.

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    Yeah, think im talking ****

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    If you get some thicker ones and bring them to my work with measurements we can grind them down using our precision grinder would have to be a Saturday job though and will try keep cost as low as possible!!!

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    the 3.08 might be abit small an sit under the bucket sides , i have loads at 3.70 plus
    an skimming the cam box will make my shims smaller ,as i had it set up on a bench but when fitted in car there out by .1
    must of over tlg the cam box down

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