valve shim 60k question??/

[myshonuff]

just a thought instead of checking each valve shim would it not be easier to just replace all 24 shims and is that possible?

 

[noSHO]

It doesn't work like that. There are different shim sizes, and just because you take out a 2500 (for example) and put a new one in doesn't make it ok. You absolutely must check to make sure each shim is in spec. Sometimes you can take a certain size out, put a new shim of the same size in and end up out of spec on the low side. This is one of those things that is just plain tedious; do it right or don't do it at all.

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-Dave
green/black 92, mods

 

[fredhurderjr]

The shims come in all different thicknesses - it's not a 1 to 1 replacement. You need to measure the gap, compare to what the gap is supposed to be, and calculate what shim you need to make up the difference.

It's not terribly hard, just a little time consuming & intimidating. Good luck!

 

[fredhurderjr]

Hey Dave - ya beat me!

 

[RStalveyARFF]

Yeah, you have to remember the shim isn't the only variable in the equation. There can also be cam lobe wear, etc that can account for a bigger gap.

 

[noSHO]

Hehe

 

[myshonuff]

thanks for the advice.i will order the video 60k first and when im ready the kit.just need to see the valve gap section only taking apart the rest i have done with easily.it would be great if someone could just post a short video just showing the gap measurement by itself.

 

[93nighthawk]

Yes it is a tedious job, but would you rather do it or pay ford $1500+ to ***** it? Plus when you do it again in another 60K mi you will know what is going on in the engine. I just used the wisdom off of www.shotimes.com

Eric

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'93 Green 'NITHAWK' ATX
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'95 Mercury Mystique ATX
110K mi, 2.0 I4, studs, Great parts getter for the other two vehicles.

40' x 40' heated garage to work on all 3

 

[Blast7]

The video is excellent and I highly recommend it.

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