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Unfortunately I need a diameter of about 7 .5" so it's just a bit too big for normal beer / drinks cans. I will look around for a suitable can and have a go. One of the shims will need to be 003" for one side with about 013" the other (according to the old damaged ones I removed) . Thanks for the ti...

Good ideas, had not thought of using oil/thinners cans. I will have to get the micrometer out and have a measure up.
Cheers,

Hi Folks, I am trying to rebuild the rear axle of my Super Major with replacement Bull Pinions and Gears. However I don't seem to be able to locate any of the .003" or .005" shims that go between the axle housing and the diff /bull pinion carrier to set the correct diff backlash. The original ones a...