Re: [Chrysler300] Shim Pack for '63-'64 300 Rear Axle

["Mark Lindahl" <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Tim and Group,  

There may have been a change from 1963 to 1964 in the Service Manual.
My '63 manual reads, "Where either or both the axle shaft and bearing are replaced, use shim packs totaling 0.040 per side."
There is no mention of a styrofoam gasket in my manual.  That may have been a retrofit?

I checked Koller Dodge and they don't deal with restoration parts now.  Their computer indicated none are avail.
Mopar City is a salvage yard and they are going to call me back regarding used parts.

Lastly, I work with a company that can cut 0.005" stainless steel using a laser or chemical etch process.
Perhaps they could cut some 5 mil shims (maybe not the thicker ones) and I could make them avail. to club members?
If anyone needs some of these shims, let me know.  I am pretty sure they could make these shims.

Regards,
Mark Lindahl

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tim Tomlinson 
  To: Mark Lindahl 
  Cc: Chrysler 300 club 
  Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 10:52 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Shim Pack for '63-'64 300 Rear Axle


  Mark and group,
  The service manual for '64 says about setting the axle drive shaft end play "Where the original axle shafts and/or bearings are used, start the adjustment fo the axle end play with the original shim pack. Use new styrofoam gaskets on each side of the shim packs."
  Now as to where to get shims--I was able to get what I needed about 12 years ago from an old Chrysler dealership. However, now, I would start with those that specialize in MoPar drivlines. Some suggestions: Koller Dodge (Naperville, IL) ph: 630-355-3411. IF they don't have what you need, ask if they know who may. Another possibility: MOPAR CITY, (Oregon, IL) 815-732-7751. I have no experience with shims from these sources, just some ideas off the top of my head.
  Tim Tomlinson
  2X300-K
  West Central IL
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mark Lindahl 
  To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 5:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Shim Pack for '63-'64 300 Rear Axle

  Hi Again,

  The Service Manual does not mention any Axle flange gasket, but Napa and AutoZone show a gasket. Neither show shims are still available.
  http://www.autozone.com/R,125776/vehicleId,1829601/initialAction,partProductDetail/store,2567/partType,01948/shopping/partProductDetail.htm

  Can anyone tell me if the gasket came along later, perhaps as a fix? Or maybe this was used on 1965 and up?
  If the gasket is used, then the steel shims would be affected for the 0.013-0.018 inch axle end play.
  Any advice is welcome. My 300 is apart at the mechanic and he does not know whether to use the gasket along with the shims.

  Regards,
  Mark Lindahl

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mark Lindahl 
  To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 3:53 PM
  Subject: [Chrysler300] Shim Pack for '63-'64 300 Rear Axle

  Hi All,

  Does anyone know how to obtain the following shims for the rear axle, '63-'64 300?
  I assume that a combination of these are used to get the correct 0.013-0.018 in. axle shaft end play?

  0.005 thick 2070866
  0.012 2070868
  0.030 2070870

  Thanks,
  Mark Lindahl
  '63 300 Conv.

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