Question: Affects of Shims ?
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Shim's are used to adjust the preload on the lifters or to correct the geometry of the rocker. They do not change the lift or valve clearance. Example, you milled your heads .030 and dont have new pushrods to make up the difference so you shim the rockers up .030 to keep the preload the same.