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Yeah, I already used the shim calculator. Have that here on my PC. Made the mistake the first time because i hadn't changed the numbers from standard to metric, but even then. I got the results and ordered the shims but when i installed and tried to verify propper clearances i was still off...

hey, IBoughtASupra, be careful w/ the fan controllers... not sure if anyone else has posted this but stay away from the Flex-A-Lite controllers because they are garbage. Start the fans on at one speed and sometimes its too much current draw for the 30amp fuse and it'll melt the fuse. had this...

ok, managed to measure the clearances and jot them down. have 21 within specs. Got ta thinking... since cold metal shrinks allowing more clearances between the shim and cam and hot metal expands tightening the clearances, part of me can't help but wonder if i shouldn't wait till the summer to...

ok, have the car at work. gotta see if i can get around to continuing w/ the valve clearance adjustments.. try to keep you guys posted.

ok, got fed up two sundays ago because i was rechecking clearances and a shim that had .254 clearance jumped (for no reason) to .381. Left it alone seeing as i had been working from 7am-6pm. Last week sunday i left the car alone due to rain. Im getting tired of the lack of progress so im...

pink is 50/50... i think both are long life... know that pink is. Says Super Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant. Got three gallons here in my room for my cooling system after im done w/ the engine work.

theres a thread on here from Jseaman that tells you how to make a cheap one for like $10. I recently replaced my seals and am in the process of adjusting valve clearances. Its just two pcv tubes. one has a notch cut into it so you can see the retainer keepers and install and remove... search...

hmmm.... the GTM from Factory Five sounds sweet... Now I dont know what to plan for my midlife crisis. Either the GTM or the 430hp Twin Charged Ariel Atom....

gonna try to get this... these limited quantities or you a provider of these now? Im just gonna get a 89+ front bumper and modify it to make it look like a 87 by removing the nose upper section that interferes w/ the 87 grille between the turn signals. Figure it'd be a great way to get more...

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Ok. Here's the info. Technically the whole thing is within specs but im concidering being a bit more anal about the clearances and try to get the whole intake side at .203 and the exhaust side at .254. What the Shim Size Was/What I Used-measured clearance: I1 - 2.85mm/2.88-.178 I2 -...

ok... sunday morning... back outside working w/ the supra. Trying to readjust the remainder of the shims to have them all with-in specs. Will post progres later this afternoon.

Ok, managed to get some more work done w/ the 7M. Things are looking better as far as valve clearances are concerned. What the Shim Size Was/What I Used-measured clearance: I1 - 2.93mm/2.85mm-.229mm I2 - 2.97mm/2.90mm-.229mm I3 - 3.05mm/2.98mm-.229mm I4 - 2.93mm/2.90mm-.254mm I5 -...

What joy.. Put the shims in and checked clearances and most of the shims are off on the tight side. There were even a few that I couldn't measure the gap using my feeler gauge. Going to Try to play around later with some of the shims i still have and see If i can't fix the gap issues. What...

ok... got the shims in today. Sadly its getting kinda late and if it wasn't for the cold weather outside and the fact that I wont actually finish re-assembling and be able to road test today id get to work. Should be doing that saturday afternoon hopefuly.

ok... ordered the right shims on the 31's. Need seven 3.05mm's, five 3.10mm's and three 3.15mm's. Waiting to reassemble the head, road test for a couple of days to make sure the smoking has stopped. Then going to take the car to work after isolating my knocking rod by disconnecting spark...

yeah, i hate numbers so i get easily irritated w/ them. found myself rethinking things several times so yeah. still hoping to get this finished some time while there is still some cold weather about. Love cold nights and boost.

ok... was able to use 11 shims meaning i only have 13 more that I have to buy. What Shims are supposed to be-What was used: I1 - 2.942mm-2.93mm I2 - 2.979mm-2.97mm I3 - 3.065mm- I4 - 3.026mm-3.00mm I5 - 3.110mm I6 - 3.116mm I7 - 3.086mm I8 - 3.140mm I9 - 3.145mm I10 -...

ok, got home from work today and pulled out the dial caliper to measure and label the old shims. got nine (9) different bags ranging from 2.6mm-3mm shims. Gonna Play Modern Warfare 2 now so tommorrow I'll worry about putting the shims where they go on the motor and see whats left to be ordered.

ok.... took a break for a bit from the supra. haven't really been looking forward to doing the math for the shims but it seems like my calculations might be more on point this time. Since I've left the supra sitting infront of my house with the valve covers removed and only a fender cover...