Stanley Labounty MDP Series - Shimming Procedure and Calculation; Shim Thickness Calculation and Application

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7. Using a micrometer, measure how far the main shaft protrudes past the main bearing, as shown in Figure 34. Record
this measurement as “Measurement A”.
8. Measure the wear on the right hand End Cap, as shown in Figure 34. Record this measurement as “Measurement B”.
9. Subtract “Measurement B” by “Measurement A”. The dierence will be the thickness of the shims.
Measurement “B” _____________
Measurement “A” _____________
Shim Thickness _____________
Measure For Shims
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MEASUREMENT
“A”
MEASUREMENT
“B”
A
B
SHIMMING
Shim Color Shim Value
BLUE 0.005 inches
BROWN 0.010 inches
YELLOW 0.020 inches
STEEL 0.060 inches
1. Put together a stack of shims that equal the shim thickness calculated in Figure 34, then remove one .005 inch
shim.
2. Install shims on the right hand side of the MDP Main Pivot Group.
3. Install the right hand End Cap.