[DeTomaso] Bulkhead reduction kits.

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

I second AJ's applause for Kirk's kits.   Originally they weren't offered 
with a removable center section; mine was the beta tester for that feature, 
which really makes the whole kit exceptionally worthwhile.   

The quality of construction and engineering is unmatched.   I must say that 
I was a bit dubious of the scheme to keep the water pump belt tight.   Kirk 
relies on a perfect fit of a specific belt; installation is accomplished by 
removing the water pump pulley, then cramming it all back together.   But 
if the belt stretches, you're hosed.   If you buy a replacement belt 
nominally of the same size, production tolorences might be enough so that the belt 
would slip, which would be a disaster.

Dennis Quella cooked up a bolt-on idler pulley setup that allows you to 
properly adjust the belt tension.   It's beautifully made, and a bit expensive, 
but the peace of mind is worth it.   It comes with a new, longer belt as 
well.   It simply bolts to the front of the water pump.

Here's a photo of my Kirk Evans flat firewall kit (which relocates the 
alternator to the side, driven by the A/C pump) and the Dennis Quella idler 
pulley setup:

http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=7497

Mike




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