[Roadsters] Clutch master cylinder shims?

[Linda J]

I think shims were to modify length but with aftermarket part the rod is
threaded and adjustable. Pedal should be at the height of the brake pedal. And
usually I have found the rod is too long and a bit has to be taken off
YMMV

Linda

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On Aug 20, 2012, at 7:41 PM, "Gary and Cindy Ault" <aultgc at att.net> wrote:

> 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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