Shim job, aaaggghhh!

[Devin]

Okay, how the heck do I do this? I have my engine taken apart so where do I start? I may be able to get the shim kit for rent in the classifieds and I want to be ready. I have never done a 60K before now (well, I took apart the engine, so it is a bit more than the 60K). I have the heads off and I'm doing the rod bearings as well.

 

[Slo-Sho]

First you need to a specific task. Tell us that task my fellow SHO brother, the help will follow.

 

[LOUDSHO92]

You do not need to take the heads off to do the valve adjustment. You can get the shim tools from a vendor or ebay. You can rent a shim kit from SHONut, SHO Pheonix or if you are lucky SHOShop.

If you want to you can go to the junk yard and get shims there. I did that and I have a decent collection. I know Fred is selling his shims but he is asking for a bit of money for his.

If you need specific help I can help you if you need it.

 

[sdpatt]

I've got a procedure on how to do it if you would like.

 

[revhardSHO]

Its really easy, just takes time.

Get sdpatt to hook u up with that procedure

 

[Dr. Tweak]

http://www.shophoenixproject.com/

Maintenance/60K

 

[Devin]

Thanks for the help. sdpatt, I would love to see your procedure.

 

[Dr. Tweak]

Thanks for the help. sdpatt, I would love to see your procedure.

http://www.shophoenixproject.com/files/SHO_Valve_Gap_Procedure_Rev._7.pdf

Scott, I hope you don't mind... feel free to link to it right off of there.

 

[jedhead]

You can get shims at a Yamaha dealer. I bought a bunch when I was installing my stage 1 cams for $5 each. They just handed me a box full of shims and let me pick the ones I needed.

Bob

 

[SHObill]

Devin, you got the tools? see below!

 

[sdpatt]

http://www.shophoenixproject.com/files/SHO_Valve_Gap_Procedure_Rev._7.pdf

Scott, I hope you don't mind... feel free to link to it right off of there.

I don't mind at all. Thanks for helping other SHO owners.