[DeTomaso] Bulkhead reduction kits.

Asa Jay Laughton asajay at asajay.com
Wed Jun 3 23:46:34 EDT 2009


That's a sweet looking addition.

I like the heater hose bypass too.  :)

Asa Jay

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MikeLDrew at aol.com wrote:
> 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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