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idler arm bushings

Postby bipbuilder » Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:51 pm

Started assembling the idler arm. Plans call for "paper shims".the plans list no part number. Was wondering do they really mean paper is to be used as shim material?
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Re: idler arm bushings

Postby Bryan Cotton » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:26 pm

They mean paper. Here is some prior discussion.

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=2952&hilit=Paper+shims
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Postby kevinh » Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:29 am

In my case it called for about five pieces of office paper.

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