A valve shim is a device used to set the height of valve springs in an internal combustion engine. It is a steel washer-like disc that sits under the valve spring or on top of the valve stem, and is used to adjust the lash or clearance of a valve. The valve shim is made […]
Shims are simple objects used to bring other objects to the desired level. They are used in carpentry, construction, plumbing, engines, and even sport fencing. Shims can be made from various materials and have taken on new and slang meanings. The term shim has taken on several meanings. From the rectangular wedge shims used behind […]
