<VV> Trasmission shims (lost??)

[Matt Nall]

Usually just a couple on each side....always 1 more on one side than the 
other[?]

The engine moves  easily for alignment....be happy!  Some have NO room [ 
rear hit!]


Matt Nall
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry B" <deaconone at teleweb.net>
> 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....