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vande17941

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Tachometer gear bushing
« on: October 13, 2015, 01:37:03 »
Reading in the technical section of this site, I found that a worn bushing could be shimmed. I see that using fuel injection washers works. However, using one is just a tiny bit too thick for me. Does Mercedes make specific shims for this purpose?
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Re: Tachometer gear bushing
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2015, 11:32:59 »
I do not know if MB has these shims. I bought them from McMaster Carr, they have many different thicknesses available. Unfortunately I do not remember the ID and OD otherwise I would have added the proper link for you.
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Re: Tachometer gear bushing
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2015, 13:54:11 »
McMaster/Carr has round steel metric shims. The inside diameter needs to be 14mm I believe. You can also replace the thrust bushing with a new one.
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