[DeTomaso] 1972 Gumball Detomaso Pantera

[STEVEN BLUM]

Robert,

I think you live on Long Island? If you need a ZF rebuild I have someone in Hauppauge doing mine now. He specializes in race cars and has extensive experience with the ZF.

Steve



 
> Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:38:36 -0400
> From: boyd411 at gmail.com
> To: thedrol at pobox.com
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> 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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