need some info on machining the caps for a girdle

[Turbo'dBuick]

I know I will need a line bore & line hone, but can't do it until I have the caps cut to the correct height for the girdle to have the correct clearance. I'm not done cutting the caps. I guess I will line up the spacers for the rear cap & weld them in place before cutting the rear cap for the girdle shim clearance.
The main studs are still bellow the girdle on the rear cap. I think I will be ok after clearancing everything but will make sure I check. I will do the clearancing for the front cover as soon as I get one. No hurry on the motor, just making sure I am doing it correct.

Any other advice for me on doing this guys?
Any where I can purchase some shims in the .015 to .020 range?

 

[Turbo'dBuick]

Anyone know where I can purchase the shims that peel apart for different thinknessess?
I really need them! lol.
Almost done with with the main cap install with girdle but really would like to use the other shims. Then I can line bore & hone. Trying to get the short block all finished.

 

[MSDGN]

Have you tried contacting Jason at RJCRacing?...maybe he will sell you the shims from his girdle kit....

 

[MSDGN]

Nevermind...I just saw the note on RJCRacing website that he wouldn't supply any parts for girdles that weren't purchased through them...

 

[ijames]

You will have to cut them out yourself, but McMaster-Carr sells laminated shim stock in various materials. Enter "peel shims" in the search box.

 

[Turbo'dBuick]

Well, just goin to use the shim that came with the girdle. We didn't have the machine to line bore & hone so I will get the block back next week from that. I will post up pics when i get it back & more as I continue on the short block build.
Thanks for the help guys! I will be asking for more info as I go!

 

[Turbo'dBuick]

Well, just got the block back from line bore... Will post up pics later. Ordering the crank & bearings today.

 

[Turbo'dBuick]

does any of the engine builders have any tips or suggestions for my short block build? May be a secret or 2 for helping with oiling or making it not leak..lol....want to make the short block best I can..have the time & machines to make it right but my first serious build. I know that these 3.8's are not like my sbc's so i am open & listening! Any ideas are welcomed!