[DeTomaso] Two things questions

[Charles Engles]

Dear Bill,

           In my opinion........................


          The body paint in the engine bay looks fantastic.  That is the 
good news.   The bad news is the upkeep.    That beautiful painted surface 
is subject to wear and scratches  from the rear tub if it is used.   As you 
point out, it is at risk in the event of any engine bay wrenching, either 
minor or major jobs.


           A more proletarian rear bay in flat black or bedliner is less 
sexy, but obviously holds up well to the actual environment of the engine 
bay: heat, dirt, petrochemicals, rear tub, and occasional mechanical jobs. 
It is less expensive.


           You makes your choice and pays your money.


           Regarding your crate engine, IMHO, I would dyno it.   It will be 
on or in a crate.   Have it delivered to the dyno shop.  They can break it 
in on the dyno.   The dyno run will let you ascertain that it runs the way 
it is supposed to; there are no problems; nothing is leaking nor obviously 
defective.    The dyno will let you know exactly what the power and torque 
specs are and it will permit the dyno operator to check that the timing is 
optimal and that the carb is properly jetted.  You could even have them 
check a carb spacer for a tad bit more power.   Once the test is over, you 
will know *exactly*  what you have and you will know that all you need to do 
is to bolt it in and then proceed to drive and enjoy.    It does cost money 
to do the dyno, but it is a bargain compared to the cost and headache of the 
belated discovery of *any* problem after it is bolted into the engine bay.


                        Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Lewis" <lotus0005 at hotmail.com>
To: <larry at ohiotimecorp.com>; <cdifani at pacbell.net>; "PANTERA-MikeDrew" 
<mikeldrew at aol.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Two things questions


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> Question #1  -  My car is in the paint & body shop.  I have the option of 
> doing the engine bay the same as my exterior body paint, or doing some 
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> Obviously, the body paint looks fantastic!!!  But, what about tools 
> falling, working on the engine, or if I want to use the "tub" to carry 
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> What have others done and how did you come to your decision?
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> Question #2  -  I am getting a new "crate" engine.  It is fairly high HP, 
> but from a reliable company with a 24 month warranty.  I am not a racer - 
> just an old dude who wants to feel good about his car.
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> How should I break in the engine?  I know this was covered recently, but 
> the thought then was to prepare it to be a racer - not a daily driver.
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> Thanks, Bill Lewis
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