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Racemo1 · 10-10-2014, 05:49 AM

Hello, I'm sure you all have been through this at one time?
Is there an easy way to peel shims off without messing up the whole pack?

Thanks a bunch...

RonC · 10-10-2014, 09:39 AM

Slightly heat them with a propane / map gas torch. They will fall apart. Don't overheat and melt them

J Franklin · 10-10-2014, 11:07 AM

I use a razor blade, seems to work ok.

Racemo1 · 10-11-2014, 10:15 PM

Looks like I may have a bent axle shaft. The rear wheel has a 5/8" wobble underway. I tried switching wheels from the other side and the runout persists. My question is. Has anyone ever straightened an axle without removing the rear end and changing it? Like removing the wheel and prying the end of the shaft while checking runout with a dial indicater. May not be Kosher but very curious.

Racemo1 · 10-14-2014, 07:55 PM

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Looks like heat is the answer. Peeling one at a time!
Thanks...

10-10-2014, 05:49 AM	#1
Racemo1 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dearborn Hts, MI Posts: 11	New bearing shim packs Hello, I'm sure you all have been through this at one time? Is there an easy way to peel shims off without messing up the whole pack? Thanks a bunch...

10-10-2014, 09:39 AM	#2
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: New bearing shim packs Slightly heat them with a propane / map gas torch. They will fall apart. Don't overheat and melt them

10-10-2014, 11:07 AM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: New bearing shim packs I use a razor blade, seems to work ok.

10-11-2014, 10:15 PM	#4
Racemo1 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dearborn Hts, MI Posts: 11	Re: Bent rear axle -'25 T Coupe Looks like I may have a bent axle shaft. The rear wheel has a 5/8" wobble underway. I tried switching wheels from the other side and the runout persists. My question is. Has anyone ever straightened an axle without removing the rear end and changing it? Like removing the wheel and prying the end of the shaft while checking runout with a dial indicater. May not be Kosher but very curious.

10-14-2014, 07:55 PM	#5
Racemo1 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dearborn Hts, MI Posts: 11	Re: New bearing shim packs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks like heat is the answer. Peeling one at a time! Thanks...