Wheel Bearing Shims (Healey 3000s)

There are three sizes you need -- 0.003, 0.005 and 0.010" I'd buy 6-8 of the two thinner sizes and 4 of the 0.010". It is critical that you get the correct diameter shims. They are larger for the 3000 MK I and II up through chassis #26704, and smaller in diameter after this. The smaller shims have been more commonly available -- the larger ones can be hard to locate. Be sure you get the larger ones! Also, if you are not abusive, you can probably reuse the originals. The only thing that damages them is bending or tearing because someone was not careful to make sure they seat over the spindle before sliding on the bearing.

Finally, do all adjustment with the outer bearing dry . This makes it much easier to take the bits out if you need to remove shims. When you get the distance set correctly as described in the shop manual you can then grease the outer bearing.

Roger Moment
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