Where to get valve shims?

[mar]

I am having the valves adjusted on my 82 mirage. I seem to recall from some years back that alfa romero shims were the same. In looking here on the search function i see that Keith said Renault/Citroen shims are the same.
I know I can probablly get them from Wolfgang if I tell him the sizes I need. I was hoping to find someone local that can offer them as needed rather than having to get them shipped.

What is the common practice? Or does everone just have a large box of assorted shims?

Thanks, Myke

 

[hooksey]

Mar , you could get the existing shims ground back as long as they are within spec ! 1.3mm @ a minimum
if my memory serves me right  :-\

Bit of wet n dry, a few cans , quality time in the shed with the radio on 
Or drop em down to ya nearest machining shop.

All the best , Hooksey

 

[mar]

Thanks, that is what I am doing. I was just concerned that I might need to actually replace them.

 

[Rufustbear]

Mar if you have to replace them,ie bigger size,then you in troulbe  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

 

[cape]

I got a set of shims from a fellow Laverdist. He's got a lathe and good quality steel. They are quite easy to make, I reckon?

 

[Rufustbear]

Yes easy to make but dont forget to temper them .

 

[CLEMTOG]

mine are already cross enough
CLEM

 

[cape]

Yes easy to make but dont forget to temper them .

Yes, I will heat them up to over 600? Celsius and drop to oil? With this set of 10 shims I have a reserve till the end of days.

 

[mar]

Thanks. I got all the shims ground down and installed. Bike runs great!!!