Valve Shims

I've noticed, since many of you 348 owners are doing 30K majors, that you are using Ferrari OEM valve shims. When I had my 308s/328 I use to order my shims through a company called Global Metrics, Inc. They utilize the exact same type of hardened shims as Ferrari at a much lower cost. When I did my adjustments, the shims were $1.50/shim and you could buy a complete set of 40 shims in all the sizes for $60.00. I also found that their shims ran much truer to the marked size than Ferrari's when measured with a micrometer. I did a search on the Internet to find their website, but all I could find was their address and phone number. Call them, you need to establish an "account", and order a catalog. They also sell all different types of metric fasteners, electrical connections, etc...

Here's the address:

Global Metrics Inc
519 J Marine View Ave
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 592-2722

 

Sorry, Rick. That very well may be, as the engine Tipo is completely different from the 308/328 series. Does anyone know for sure,as, if this is incorrect, I'd like to get a Mod to delete this thread.

 

I just answered my own question. The shims for the 348, Mondial T, etc., are NOT the same as for the 308/328 engines. I am not sure if Global Metrics carries the shims for the 348 series.

EDIT: I just searched the 348/F355 and 308/328/Mondial forums for Global Metrics and there was nothing regarding valve shims. Give them a call anyway. They carry a huge assortment of metric fasteners, electrical connections/tools, etc., that no one else seems to have. I do hope they have the correct shims for the 348/Mondial T engines. Sorry for the confusion.