Output shaft shim size

[RafM]

Would anyone know know the correct size for these shims.

I don't have any to measure but looking at the gearbox I think 35 o/d with a 25mm hole will work.

The usual suppliers stock shims but they sell them individually at high cost, I can buy 10 for the cost
of a single and would rather get a good supply of different thicknesses to use as required.

Thanks.

[jbcollier]

I have a spare transaxle lying around and the output shaft is 25.4mm-ish (it's a bit dirty) in diameter.  The outside diameter of the half shaft yoke is 36.3mm-ish (it's a casting).  So either 1" ID and 1 7/16" OD or 26mm ID and 36mm OD.

[RafM]

Thanks JB, I'll re-check the measurement I made on my output shaft, looks like 26 id - 35/35 o/d will work fine.

[califkid_66]

would you happen to know approximately how many shims per side i have a little bit of loose and i want to order shims and roll pins but at 2.50 per shim plus shipping witch is really  expensive it would be nice to know
i dont want to dismantle before having the parts
thanks

[Kendo]

Your existing shims should be in good shape. So measure the slop and order shims to fill it, intending to use the existing ones as well?

[califkid_66]

how would you go about mesuring
cause the only option i see is to take it apart and add shims until it’s a thight fit for the roll pins is there a way to stick in a feeler gage

[Kendo]

Hold a dial indicator on the yoke, then move it in-out and see how much it moves?

[EuropaTC]

would you happen to know approximately how many shims per side i have a little bit of loose and i want to order shims and roll pins but at 2.50 per shim plus shipping witch is really  expensive it would be nice to know
i dont want to dismantle before having the parts
thanks

I understand that, I don't like ripping a car apart until I've got everything ready to fix it. 

But on buying shims, I bought mine from an industrial supplier and they were relatively cheap, nothing like 2.50 each. If you do a search for something like "shim washer" you should find a local supplier. They are nothing special, a common engineering component. I vaguely remember I bought the minimum order of 10 (?) in 0.005" & 0.010" sizes and I wouldn't have done that at 2.50 each !

Brian

[RafM]

I had no shims to measure up in the first place. After measuring up the output shaft and getting some advice
here I settled on 37mm o/d & 26mm i/d shims.

I have purchased 30 shims in various thickness from this place, the cost was £14.00, including shipping, around 45p each;

https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/shimsupport-washers-din-988/

There will be many similar suppliers in the US, just have a search for circular, carbon steel shim washers.

[Sparkrite]

Im also needing some shims but my question is does it matter if they are steel,carbon steel,high quality steel or stainless steel., all as I have seen advertised. btw I was going for 25 x 35 size as I dont think the 1/2mm loss on the outer edge is a big deal.

[jbcollier]

25mm ID is too small.

[califkid_66]

would 37 outside be to big
cause they have 25-36 or 26-37

[RafM]

Ideally I would have chosen 26 - 36 if they were available, but having measured where the oil seal sits the 37 should fit, if not it's very easy to take a little off the outside.

When they arrive I'll post up with the results.

[jbcollier]

You're going to buy 150?!

[califkid_66]

no !! was just checking  i dont need that much