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Old 08-26-2016, 06:28 AM   #6
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Default Re: Mountain of Shims, Should I Worry?

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Originally Posted by Fred A View Post
Going through a "rebuilt" A shortblock, with a scary -.040" on rods and mains. Found what seems like tall shimpacks. Worst are the rods at a typical .025". With the -.040, the rod shims don't even reach the journal. I'm tempted to dremel the notch a bit deeper to gain a more normal seating of the shims. Mostly this reckless use of shims causes me concern for the stability of the caps. Anything I can do to make this engine survive on the road? Thanks: Fred A
I would have to wonder if any of the work was done right. Yes I would worry.
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