[Roadsters] SRL cam tower shim question

[Ronnie Day]

Remember that the cam tower mounting pads probably need to be trued up
in addition to the head surface. If you don't make sure the cam tower
bores are straight the cam can in a bind. Since the cam doesn't use
bearing inserts the towers can't be aligned bored.

The L-series heads are the same design. That's why you need to select
your machine shop/machinists carefully. Many machine shops have no
idea how to do the job right.

FWIW,
Ron

On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 12:45 AM, Gordon Glasgow <gsglasgow at comcast.net> wrote:
> It does depend on how much the head has been milled, since you are trying to
> get the cam back to its original location relative to the crank. Stock head
> thickness should be around 4.528-4.530".
>
> DatsunParts.com has them in several thicknesses.
> http://www.datsunparts.com/1152
>
> Gordon Glasgow
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 3:30 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] SRL cam tower shim question
>
> This may not be answerable but I am curious as I have a 2000 that might need
> some head work next spring....
>
> Is there a common size used/needed for the cam tower shims? Or is the
> thickness of the shim going to ALWAYS be based on how much has been cut off
> the head's thickness?
>
> If I had shims made (I know someone who owns a machine shop), is any one in
> need of or interested in acquiring a set(s) if I do get them made?
>
> Also, What is the best material to use for these shims?