[DeTomaso] Motor plate or not?

[cengles at cox.net]

Dear Henrik, 

I am an engine building rookie. Yes, it is supposed to have a motor plate, but it can work or run without it. I am not sure of it's full function, but it would seem to separate the bellhousing-flywheel-clutch from the rear of the engine. Also Chris' current problem with a leaking rear main seal also suggests that it helps keep that problem from quickly contaminating the clutch-flywheel. It is a recommended engine part. I will have to leave a better answer to the real experts on the forum. 

Warmest regards, Chuck Engles


---- Henrik Svensson <hsv at traen.se> wrote:
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>When tearing my 351c down I found that it didn't have any motor plate
>(between ZF and engine) installed.
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>http://www.quicktimeinc.com/images/RM-8005.jpg
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>Is this plate necessary and if so, why?
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>Cheers!
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>/Henrik
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>#1477
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