[DeTomaso] more on pushrod guide plates

[Charles McCall]

Hmmm, interesting. I had problems with my pushrod guides fitting properly
when my engine was rebuilt in 2001. I think that they were Ford Racing parts
but am not certain. I'm using Australian closed chamber heads. 

Since I'm not certain what brand guides I was using we can't build a
database with compatible guides/heads, but can repeat your message that it
can be a challenge and is something that ought to be carefully checked
before firing the engine. I can vouch for the fact that they can cause all
kinds of headaches if they are not compatible. 

Charles McCall
1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S #9375
"Raising Pantera Awareness Across Europe"
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De: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] En
nombre de Justin Greisberg
Enviado el: miércoles, 18 de agosto de 2010 14:08
Para: detomaso at realbig.com
Asunto: [DeTomaso] more on pushrod guide plates


someone just wrote about how manley guide plates did not fit right, but the
comp cams did.  I have CHI heads and roller rockers and found the comp cams
guideplates to be unuseable - dont fit at all.  i think the manleys fit fine
for me, with 3/8" pushrods.  just a word of warning.  pushrod guideplates
are a challenging fit for cleveland engines.  Dave storlein, a noteable
cleveland builder confirmed the same to me.  justin

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