Here is a response from Patrick's...
So...although shims can be used if necessary, it would appear that it should
not be...ie., the machine work should make their use unnecessary...but, if
clearance is too tight, use them. If too loose...get a new machinist as no
shim will correct this.
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: <Patstrks@aol.com>
To: <a70ragtop@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: bearings for 235
> Rob: I spoke to Patrick about your question regarind the shims: His
answers
> was, you should not need shims on the late motors. The entry for the
"53-62
> should really read '53-55 (however some guys like to use them). You
should
> not need to use them.
>
> A word about the early engines: there was really a very early 235 that
was
> like a 216 (in some big trucks) made in the 40's. The power glide cars
> beginning in 1950 had a 235 (until 53 it was like a 216 my most
standards).
> That information should serve to cloud anything we thought we knew.
Mostly,
> I just omit that info because it serves to confuse most folks. But, since
> you asked. ......
>
> Hope this clarifys Danese Dykes
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