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Topic: Model C paper Shims

Posted By: kelso
Subject: Model C paper Shims
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2020 at 6:33pm

I am working on rebuilding a 1949 AC model C. I have removed parts that have metal shims and paper shims. Some of the paper shims are reusable but some are broken. I think the thickness of the paper shims is .005. Is there a source for these paper shims or material I can cut them out of?

I am currently working on the Finial Drives and the retainer shims part number 208223.

Thanks for any help,

Tim

Replies:

Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2020 at 6:51pm

I cut some out years ago... just used brown wrapping paper... have also used white note book paper........... paper is so you dont have metal to metal which may leak.

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Like them all, but love the "B"s.

Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2020 at 9:45pm

We used to use manilla folders.

Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2020 at 6:03am

Paper is paper for that application. Make sure you measure the gear back lash or bearing drag when replacing paper shims. Paper shims are in fact shims and the thickness is important.

Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2020 at 7:34am

Probably still available from AGCO if you have a good parts man.

Posted By: Ted in NE-OH
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2020 at 2:32pm

The purpose of the paper shims is to keep oil from seeping between the metal shims, when I do not have reusable paper shims , I use gasket cement and adjust accordingly

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CA, WD, C, 3 Bs, 2 Gs, WC, I-400, 914

Posted By: kelso
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2020 at 10:52pm

Thanks everybody for your information. I will try several of these approaches.

Another question: Are the terms gasket paper and shim paper used interchangeably? I can find gasket paper which I can try also.

Cheers,

Tim

Posted By: Dakota Dave
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2020 at 1:51pm

Psper grocery bags are perfect substitute for paper shims

Posted By: Boss Man
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2020 at 3:19pm

In my mind it would be the same thing. There are several types and thickness of gasket paper. I took an engine apart that had gaskets made from Beer cases anywhere there was supposed to be a paper gasket