[DeTomaso] Engine/distributor questions

[Thomas Tornblom]

MikeLDrew at aol.com skrev:
> In a message dated 12/16/07 12 58 35, thedrol at pobox.com writes:
> 
> 
>> The issue is with the very bottom of the distributor.  Not the portion
>> where it is clamped to the block.  For Mike and Stephan I've attached a
>> picture.  For the rest of you, I'll try and get it posted.
>>
> 
> Ah, the very bottom of the driveshaft then, how odd.   Somehow I always 
> thought the issue was the size of the mounting hole on the top of the block.
> 
> So what is the solution when buying an aftermarket distributor?   Custom 
> driveshaft?   Or change the oil pump to a conventional style?   (Isn't the issue 
> then that the bottom of the shaft enters the oil pump, which is a non-standard 
> size?).   

I think the vendors have distributors for both types of blocks, with 
either a 0.49" tip (aussie) or 0.51" (US).

The shaft is mild steel and can easily be turned down in a lathe.

> 
> I'm getting further confused. :>)
> 
> Mike

Cheers,
Thomas