Sounds good to me, James! Per my 1960 service manual, it say to use shims totaling .040" per side if the axle and/or bearing is replaced (I replaced the bearings/races on both sides of my F). It also states shims were "available in thicknesses of .005, .0125, .015 and .030 inch."Randy
On Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 12:56 PM, 'James Douglas' via Chrysler 300 Club International<chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:I had had him make me some shims about 10 years ago for my 1947 Desoto large wheelbase car and what was interesting is they are VERY close to the 300K.
If people wanted him to make a run, any thoughts on the shim thicknesses? I would have to dig into the parts books and see what the factory offered.
One thing to note. Replacement bearing races although supposedly the same as factory…I noted the depth can be a couple of thousands different than the ones that came out. That is why one cannot just “use what was in there” if changing a bearing on a axle. The other issue is how tight was the old bearing pressed onto the axle shaft and the flange stop. If it is in a little different place, then the endplay will be different.
The one thing I noted was that the holes came out a little tight. If we have some made, I will ask him to open the holes up a bit so they slip over the bolts better.
James.
From: Randal Edison <r_l_edison@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:27
To: James Douglas <jdd@xxxxxxxxxx>; 'James Douglas' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Bob Merritt <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} axle shims
Hi James/Bob,
I know John Begian had some made, but he only had one left. James, I'm definitely interested in having some made. If you don't want to play middle-man with your machinist, please pass me his contact info. Depending on cost, perhaps we can have some extras made up for future projects👍
Randy
On Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:49 AM, 'James Douglas' via Chrysler 300 Club International
Bob,
I had some made. I used them. My machinist still has the program in his jet cutter files, I think. I posted the other days asking if anyone was interested and I would inquire about making a run of various sizes. No replies.
James
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Subject: {Chrysler 300} axle shims
Dim memory says someone in the club had the
57-64 style rear axle shims made.
I wonder if they are still available.
Bob
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