Looking for shims in all the wrong places...
Posted by Thomas Wilcox On 2011/5/30 11:52:12
Dear All,
When disassembling my replacement distributor for the 32 900, I found a fiber shim washer below the plate that holds centrifugal advance weights. unfortunately, it broke in two when I picked it up.
It is ID 0.5", OD 0.875", Thickness 0.020"
I have looked for such a washer at SmallParts.com, McMaster, and MSC. I can find steel or aluminum washers that are close, though the OD is usually 0.75 or 1", not 7/8". I cannot find an exact match, and I can't find a fiber washer that is even close.
Anyone have any idea of where to look? Would it be OK to use brass or steel instead of fiber? If I can use brass I can make my own from shim stock.
Tom
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When disassembling my replacement distributor for the 32 900, I found a fiber shim washer below the plate that holds centrifugal advance weights. unfortunately, it broke in two when I picked it up.
It is ID 0.5", OD 0.875", Thickness 0.020"
I have looked for such a washer at SmallParts.com, McMaster, and MSC. I can find steel or aluminum washers that are close, though the OD is usually 0.75 or 1", not 7/8". I cannot find an exact match, and I can't find a fiber washer that is even close.
Anyone have any idea of where to look? Would it be OK to use brass or steel instead of fiber? If I can use brass I can make my own from shim stock.
Tom
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