Preload shims; where to buy

[mpwdhc]

Tr spares in Adelaide have one set of 15 thou and one 45. I need 30 thou. Few other people I've spoken to even know what I'm talking about . Does anyone know a source in Australia, preferably Adelaide?

[Scouse]

For the swivels? If so, use 2 x 0.015". The factory used various sizes to get what they needed, often 4-5 shims.
Where to get? All sizes should be available from LR or hunt around for someone who works on old RRCs & D1s - they'll have a box full of the damn things.

[mpwdhc]

There's only one set of 15s available sadly. I've called everyone I can think of and most suppliers don't even know what I'm talking about, which is why I thought I'd ask here

[Phil B]

For which vehicle?

[Vern]

For which vehicle?Guessing rangie classic, as its posted in the rangie classic section[emoji6]

[Phil B]

Ok let me rephrase: what do the shims look like. I have bought some for my S3, my Perentie and my 110 civilian recently
I could find out where I got them from if I knew what the shins on a “Rangie Classic” look like.

[Vern]

Same as 110/perentie ones. Series are different.

Roverparts have them, $1.50 each

[Mercguy]

I have a couple of tins of shim stock, make what I need on the spot.
It doesn't matter whether you use brass or steel, they both last about the same. I prefer brass only because it doesn't rust.

[rover-56]

Same as 110/perentie ones. Series are different.

Roverparts have them, $1.50 each

?? I think the RR ones are smaller?
Not sure.
If all else fails pm me, I might have a few mixed in with some series ones.
I did have a classic RR once.
Terry

[Vern]

They share the same part numbers on roverparts site

[PLR]

G`day ,

is there a difference between .

pre 1985 # 571746

post 1985 # FRC2886

[mpwdhc]

hi, thanks for the replies. i think we might be talking about different things. i am talking about the shims which sit between the heads and rocker shaft pedestals which are used to set the appropriate preload at the lifters during engine assembly

i understand the shims are the same from 3.5 - 4.6

[Scouse]

hi, thanks for the replies. i think we might be talking about different things. i am talking about the shims which sit between the heads and rocker shaft pedestals which are used to set the appropriate preload at the lifters during engine assembly

The first answer to your post involved a question about which shims you were after.

[mpwdhc]

The first answer to your post involved a question about which shims you were after.

I presumed swivels was a difference in terminology since 2x 15 thou has been mentioned as per my original query.

[PLR]

I presumed swivels was a difference in terminology since 2x 15 thou has been mentioned as per my original query.

G`day ,

if you have trouble finding any you could makes them .

Most bearing type places will carry shim material of different makeups , brass , steel etc and should advise you if unsure how to work with it .

Use the base of one of the end pedestals as a guide/template because they have the oil hole in them and if you drill the holes , it will be easier to use the sheet as a whole rather than small pieces .

I have in the past used 3.5 inlet gaskets the factory ones not the aftermarket type .

[mpwdhc]

G`day ,if you have trouble finding any you could makes them .Most bearing type places will carry shim material of different makeups , brass , steel etc and should advise you if unsure how to work with it .Use the base of one of the end pedestals as a guide/template because they have the oil hole in them and if you drill the holes , it will be easier to use the sheet as a whole rather than small pieces .I have in the past used 3.5 inlet gaskets the factory ones not the aftermarket type .

excellent idea, thank you !

[Chivalry]

I got a lifter preload shim kit from RPi some time ago when I bought a Piper Torquemax, don't remember price but probably expensive (because it is RPi) but it did have everything you needed.