[DeTomaso] 1972 Gumball Detomaso Pantera

[Brent Stewart]

i just bought a set of new rubber engine mounts from Wilkinson, figured 37 years was enough...since I'm swapping engines anyway, this seemed like a good time..




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From: boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com>
To: Paul Timko <thedrol at pobox.com>
Cc: Pantera List <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Thu, October 1, 2009 5:38:36 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] 1972 Gumball Detomaso Pantera

I was talking to Robert and suggested he ask the list members for suggestion
as far as what he should do to his clutch / throwout bearing or anything
else while the engine is out of the car. So those of you in the know about
such things should chime in.
Boyd

On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Paul Timko <thedrol at pobox.com> wrote:

> I've always split the engine and trans.  Then put the engine on an
> engine stand and the trans on some wood or a dolly.
>
> Paul
> #9207
>
> LEVITT1946 at aol.com wrote:
> > Hello Friends ,
> >
> > The Gumball Pantera is getting ready for Its cosmetic body restoration. I
> > will try and document all for everyone to view as the process begins.
> >
> > This weekend I am having the engine and ZF removed for easy access to the
> > engine compartment.I am going to remove the fuel tank as well so that we
> can
> >  clean and restore the fuel tank while the car is in the shop.
> >
> > Question for the group:
> >
> > When we pull the engine/zf should I rest it on top of 4x4's to protect
> the
> > oil pan? I am open for suggestions on what to do with the engine once it
> is
> >  pulled out . What kind of apparatus is used to place the engine on when
> it
> >  is pulled from the car ?
> >
> > Hope to hear comments soon.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Robert
> > GUMBALL3000 #56
> > TEAM PANTERA RACING # 3196
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