[DeTomaso] DICK RUZZIN /Re: Mangusta owner's manual question

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/7/09 12 05 53, Dickruzzindesign writes:


> It is around two liters.
> Very easy to check.  At the very back, on the END of the black cast iron 
> end cover is an angled plug, right side.
> 
>>>True on the Dash-1 in the Mangusta, not so on the Dash-2.   There is a 
boss cast in the back cover which I believe is probably where the plug goes.  
 If you look at this photo from Mike Dailey's site:

http://www.panteraplace.com/Tech%20Info/ZF%2018.jpg

You can see a round, flat spot on the upper left side of the back cover 
(which would be the bottom right in the Mangusta).   I assume that's where your 
fill plug is?

> When the transmission is FULL, fluid will start to come out of this 
> opening.  Fill on the side plug that is above the rear angled plug slightly 
> forward of the end cover, right side. 
> 
>>>This question is inspired by a guy who has a Dash-2 ZF in a GT40, 
running in the original GT40/Mangusta configuration.   Because his his gearbox 
came from a Pantera it is lacking little things like this fill plug.

Is there any way you (or some other Mangusta guy) could send me a photo of 
that plug?   That would be very helpful to graphically illustrate the proper 
fill point.
> 
> >Don't think you are doing your ZF a favor by putting more fluid in as 
> that will emerse the axle seals which is not good.
> I got this info from Guy Trigaux who rebuilt mine.
> 
> >>>And he knows, for sure!

Mike