Replacement liner shims

[paudie]

Hi guys I'm new to this forum although not to fordson majors .I have a 1959 Thames trader major engine , I've replaced the liners /sleeves with new ones plus the rubber ring . When I opened the engine shims were beneath the liners that came out. But my new liners are protruding over the block at 0.005 ,which I believe is the max amout allowed , SO my question to you guys is can I now fit the liners without any shims ?.Are the shims required for sealing ? I would really appreciate your opinions on this as I'm nervous about rebuilding it incorrectly,
Paudie

[Dandy Dave]

The shims are only to get the height right. If you have one that is a few thousands thick, you can remove it and still have 3 thousands for the gasket to seal. Be sure that use a bolt and clamp of sorts to secure the sleeve all the way down to check the height. Dandy Dave!

[paudie]

Thanks Dandy Dave for the advice and help, ill be rebuilding it in a week or so,I was also advised by a disel mechanic to give the engine block recess a light run by hand with a fine grinding paste to seat the liner to there max potential . The more you speak to people ,there seems to be a limitless supply of info some crazy some fantastic,
Regards Paudie