<VV> Re:Trasmission shims (lost??) was Clutch here we go:

[Bill Wells]

Kerry wrote:
  
In dissaembly process, getting ready to remove the engine/trans asm. I 
noticed that at the transmission support bracket, there is at least an 
inch between the bracket and the back of the transmission and there are 
no 'shims'. Since I 'think'  this affects alignment (tow-in/out)?? 
Shouldn't they be there?  How many are usually used? The Clarks catalog 
says the shims for the 4 speed are 1/16th thick, it seems like it would 
take a LOT of them to fill the space? IF it ever stops raining I will 
try to get a picture of what's there...if that would help!

The more I take apart, the worse things get....


Kerry,
   
  On a four speed, you should have a spacer on the single bolt side of your trans and just shims on the two bolt side. If you have a gap, the spacer is likely missing. This will cause toe-out and very poor handling. You can replace the spacer with a stack of 7/16 flat washers if you do not have access to the spacer. I am at work or I would measure how much you need.
  Add shims until you have no toe-out and your ride will be much nicer. All this assumes you have an early model or FC. 65s use the spacer, but no shims.
   
  Good Luck,
  Bill Wells



       
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