[DeTomaso] cleveland pushrod-guideplates

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/26/10 4:52:08 PM, davel at emspace.com writes:

> Looks like I'll have to bore those, unless somebody knows a part that 
> already fits the right stud???
> 
Ford Racing sells the correct ones as well as the oversized ones for racing 
and their prices are competitive. Their 2010 catalogue is on the web. They 
also sell studs that don't break, but a stud girdle is still a good idea if 
you intend to rev above 5500. My girdle is from Ridgeway and fits under cast 
rocker covers while others may not. All stud girdles supply their own 
locking nuts so other mfgrs locking nuts usually won't fit their girdles. Sinple 
boring other guide plates won't work because they're hardened steel- you'll 
need a Dremel, a dozen stones and lots of patience. Do NOT do this on the 
engine or you'll never get the grindings out. Good luck- J DeRyke