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- Sun Jan 25, 2026 1:14 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: 5 speed trans shimming
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Re: 5 speed trans shimming
Hi. I measured with the gasket in place.
- Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:19 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: 5 speed trans shimming
- Replies: 4
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Re: 5 speed trans shimming
Thanks Rob. The measurements were careful and the math was done 2 different ways twice with the same final result each time. I guess I need to source a few more plus-size shims. My collection will not do the job!
- Mon Jan 19, 2026 6:12 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: 5 speed trans shimming
- Replies: 4
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5 speed trans shimming
Hi all, Following much written and video instructions I carefully and I think correctly determined end play gap and therefore the needed shimming. To get to .005" (my target) I need what seems like a lot of shimming! 42, 53 and 56 thousandths are needed. So, for those who have done this, is thi...