Idler gear shim

[lowidenfast]

Hey guys,

 

I have been waiting all week for the shim that goes behind the idler gear so i can put my bike back together and ride but it never showed.  It's # 9 below.  Can I get a washer from a hardware or parts store in a pinch to keep this from ruining my weekend plans to ride?  If so, what specifics should I keep in mind?  Is it thicker than the notched washer (#10)?  Help, i'm desperate

 

 

[locogato11283]

It's a really thin washer. As long as everything fits on the shaft I'd find a washer that works and run it.

 

Just make sure the idler gear doesn't have a bunch of slop and that's it still spins freely.

[trickedcarbine]

^ what the concrete guy said.

[locogato11283]

It's a really thin washer. As long as everything fits on the shaft I'd find a washer that works and run it.

 

Just make sure the idler gear doesn't have a bunch of slop and that's it still spins freely.

[lowidenfast]

Great, thanks guys.  That notched washer is pretty thin too.  I think I'll take it to the store with me and just try to match something up to it (minus the notch of course)

[sleeper06]

Asking for issues and ground metal in the motor, those bushing are made to have that idler gear constantly contact it , any washer from a hardware store will wear quick never mind the fact I doubt you'll find something that thin. Oh wait just grind it down

[sleeper06]

It should last one ride yho

[locogato11283]

IF I were to do something like that it would be a last case scenario and I'd replace it ASAP.

[registered user]

havent seen that specific washer but some washers are hardened i do believe. plain jane washer from ace hardware may not last long

[Larry's Shee]

Machine bushing. TSC.

[sleeper06]

I have s ton of these If I would have seen this earlier we could have worked something out or fast , two days shit to me all the time

[AKheathen]

use a feeler guage and look for a washer that is within 6 and 12 thousandths of the clearance

[lowidenfast]

I ended up sourcing the proper shim.  I was skeptical of using something makeshift and none of the washers would have ever worked anyway.  They were all way too thick.