[DeTomaso] New Pantera owner on Long Island

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/31/09 9:56:03 AM, spkorb at gmail.com writes:

> Finally it's all fixed.  New oil pan, one piece stainless valves and new 
> springs, safety wired ZF, new oil pump.  I can drive in peace with my 12 year 
> old Holley sitting proudly on top all because I took the engine out to fix it 
> right.
> 
A few things to add; double-pin the distributor drive gear because neoprene 
valve stem seals will also fall apart in time and their debris will cause the 
same oil pump trouble. Adding a hardened oil pump driveshaft is also mandatory 
for the same reasons; once the gear is double-pinned, the shaft is the next 
weak link. And older Holleys don't have the backfire-protecting ball-check valve 
in their throttle plates. Those that do, can still pop the diaphragms in 
their power valves if your engine is persistent enough in backfiring (as I found). 
FWIW- J Deryke


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