Posted By: dare_dude
Engine Girdle Shims - 10/04/23 07:56 PM
Wanting to get some shims for my Hughes Engine Girdle. Hughes said there on back order for 12 week's.
Engine Girdle Shims
Posted By: Mr PotatoHead
Re: Engine Girdle Shims - 10/04/23 08:04 PM
What ones do you need, I have a good many from one of there kits.
Posted By: IROC78
Re: Engine Girdle Shims - 10/04/23 08:13 PM
I bought a girdle from Hughes this last spring and also have a fair amount left over. If Potato doesn't have you covered feel free to send me a message of what you need and I will check to see what I have. Maybe between the two of us we can come up with what you need.
Posted By: dare_dude
Re: Engine Girdle Shims - 10/04/23 08:25 PM
i will keep you posted. Rebuilding short block. I will check and let you know. Thanks!
Posted By: dare_dude
Re: Engine Girdle Shims - 10/04/23 08:26 PM
Thanks will keep you posted if I dont have enough.
Posted By: rickseeman
Re: Engine Girdle Shims - 10/04/23 08:39 PM
440 Source might have those.
Posted By: Mr PotatoHead
Re: Engine Girdle Shims - 10/04/23 08:47 PM
If these would help I would be happy to toss them in an envelope and send out friday am.
These came with mine but I used caps I machined.
looks like the loose are approx.... I know ive more just need to think where
7 .055
6 .200
8 .080
9 .150
These came with mine but I used caps I machined.
looks like the loose are approx.... I know ive more just need to think where
7 .055
6 .200
8 .080
9 .150
Posted By: YO7_A66
Re: Engine Girdle Shims - 10/05/23 01:28 PM
McMaster Carr has them too.
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/shims/system-of-measurement~inch/ring-shims-7/
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/shims/system-of-measurement~inch/ring-shims-7/