klr: shim installation

[Raamses@aol.com]

Hey Listers, I just ordered new shims from Fred, so they should be coming in the mail soon (thanks Fred). For the time being, I have a couple of questions (three actually) about installing the new shims and getting everything back together: 1) I bought a "universal joint" from sears for my 3/8 torque wrench because the wrench didn't fit squarely to torque the cover bolts. Did I get the right thing? Also, the instructions for the torque wrench said the formula for adjusting the torque with an adapter was only needed for extensions that extended past the head of the wrench (not directly underneath). So I don't need to do any formula adjustments do I? 2) While removing the shims, using Elden Carl's instructions, I found the step that said "remove the cams" to be way too vague. I've never removed cams before and I had no idea how to do it. I was stuck for a while, checked my manuals repeatedly, but didn't want to do the wrong thing. I then determined that I could just lift the cams a little bit and slide the shims right out underneath them. For future reference, what is the easiest way to do this? 3) When I put the new shims in, do I have to turn the tappets around so the notches are put back where they were originally? Thanks for any info, Raamses Roanoke, VA A14 "Lusus" (600 miles) http://www2.50megs.com/raamses/klrpage.htm