[DeTomaso] Motor plate or not?

[Thomas Tornblom]

cengles at cox.net skrev:
> 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. 

I believe it protects the flywheel area from gravel and crap. I would 
not assemble the engine without one. My guess is that some previous 
owner forgot to install it before installing the flywheel.

> 
> Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
> 

Cheers,
Thomas

> 
> ---- Henrik Svensson <hsv at traen.se> wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>>
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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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>>
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>> Cheers!
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>>
>>
>> /Henrik
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>> #1477
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