[Roadsters] Clutch master cylinder shims?

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

Paul,

Forgot to mention:  I have no clue what the shims are for.  I am confident 
Nissan had some purpose, but what that might be, I do not know.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Kort" <paulsdatsunstuff at gmail.com>
To: "Roadster Stuff" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 2:18 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Clutch master cylinder shims?


>  Done with the easy part, the old cylinder is out.  One shim popped out
> when I pulled the master off the firewall, and there were two shims stuck
> to the firewall.  I know the two were on the top bolt, and looking at the
> crud, I'd guess the third one was also on the top bolt.  Is that possible;
> 3 on top, none on the bottom?  Just what are the shims adjusting for?
>
>  I got the new master from Rock Auto at $31, including discount and
> shipping to Ohio.  After I had ordered it, I got a note off the list that
> O'Rielley's sold them for $20.  Oh well, just thought I'd apss that info 
> on.
>
> TIA,
>
> Paul
> Ohio
> 1969 1600
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