Bay Area- Micrometer? anyone got one?

[sandcruiser]

hey all

I need a micrometer to measure 6 valve shims
probably take about 10 minutes, maybe 15, tops.

Anybody have one handy that I can borrow for a few minutes? I'll pull the shims and bring them... the micrometer will never leave your workshop.

I just don't want to spend $100 on a tool that I'm not likely to need very often.

I'm in Menlo Park, fwiw.

 

[IH8Wood]

You might want to specify the size you're looking for, for example 0 - 1 inch

 

[nat]

Does it have to be a micrometer? I have a few, I just haven't calibrated them in a long time. I have some dial calipers, a Starret and a digital Mitituyo.

 

[sandcruiser]

from the FSM:
Shims are available in twenty sizes in increments of 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.),
from 2.35 mm (0.0925 in.) to
3.30 mm (0.1299 in.)

so I guess I just need to be able to measure the thickness of the old shims in order to determine the thickness that I need on the new shims. Any tool that can accurately differentiate between .0020 in is "good enough" for this job.

I only said micrometer because I heard that was the way to go. If something else works, I'm happy to use that instead!

Of course, now I also need to figure out what tool to use to get the shims out (and in). FSM calls for a special service tool, but I'm reluctant to pay for toyota quality in something that I may use very very infrequently.

 

[amaurer]

I've got a digital caliper here in Cupertino, good to 0.0005". Could bring it to work too (Palo Alto).

 

[sandcruiser]

thanks, amaurer
I need to find the valve tool first
this "easy" job is turning out to be not so easy. Don't they all?

 

[2mbb]

I had valve shims on my VW diesel engine. The shims were etched with the thickness. Still, you had to take them out to read the thickness.

 

[fj404life]

No clue what your working on...but ya shims will sometimes be marked...those marks can wear off though. On dirtbikes we use a magnet to lift the bucket off and it will usually pull the shim with it.

 

[sandcruiser]

working on an 1hd toyota diesel.
from what I read, the shims aren't marked, which is too bad
I wonder if it would hurt anything to engrave them before reinstallation...

 

[Vonzipper]

I have a shop in pleasanton, give me a call, what ever you need


Scott

925-249-8899

 

[rockclmbr]

I've got one you can use here at my shop in Menlo Park right off Marsh Rd.

Just shoot me your e-mail.

 

[sandcruiser]

thanks, guys
I'm in Carmel for a week, but will be in touch
my email is easy: steve @ sandcruiser

 

[cruiser88]

just walk in an autozone throw your junk down on the bench and ask them to borrow theres if you cannot find one. They keep 2 or 3 behind the counter

 

[sandcruiser]

good tip on autozone.
I'd guess Napa is probably also an option.

 

[cruiser88]

call first but yea

good tip on autozone.
I'd guess Napa is probably also an option.