[DeTomaso] Spares

Thu Dec 1 02:49:00 EST 2011

I bought their CV-joint shafts and adapters and replaced my old U-joint 
shafts last winter.

http://www.sacoperformance.com/proddetail.php?prod=PAN-129&cat=51

I already had the joints and boots, as I had planned to have shafts made 
locally and started collecting parts years ago.

I did not use the same type of boots they use, instead I went with these:

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5549

I also bought AN bolts from Aircraft Spruce, which are available in 
suitable lengths, to avoid having threads in the CV-joints or the hub 
adapters. Some of them can be had drilled for safety wire, although I 
drilled most of the bolts myself.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ha/bolts.html

I love these shafts, much less risk of a broken joint resulting in major 
damage, no vibration, and no need to re-grease after assembly.

Thomas

2011-11-30 19:28, michael at michaelshortt.com skrev:
> Sounds like a prudent mod, is it documented anywhere with procedure and
> part numbers, what's the cost?
>
> Michael
>
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> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 1:19 PM, boyd casey<boyd411 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> The U-joint failures and wheel losses from axle breaks were two of the
>> reasons I upgraded to the SACO rear riser that has modern modular bearings
>> and replaced the half shafts with  cv joints from a Porsche 930 Turbo.A
>> spinning half shaft with a broken u joint is like a giant Nunchaku
>> (Nunchuk) that can and will tear your car up like a Gorilla on steroids!
>> Boyd
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM, michael at michaelshortt.com<
>> michaelsavga at gmail.com>  wrote:
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>>> Once a Boy Scout, always a Boy Scout!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Dave McManus<dave at damardirect.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Michael,
>>>> You forgot your tent, sleeping bag, and snake repellant! Oh, I almost
>>>> forgot, your M16. Leave the Purell at home! Rub some dirt on it.
>>>> IndyDave
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: michael at michaelshortt.com [mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com]
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:49 PM
>>>> To: Lotus Esprit
>>>> Cc: POCA
>>>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Spares
>>>>
>>>> Tool Bag
>>>> Fuses
>>>> Jumper cables
>>>> First Aid Kit
>>>> Flash light
>>>> Spare batteries
>>>> Latex gloves
>>>> GoJo
>>>> Towels/rags
>>>> Electrical Tape
>>>> Zip ties
>>>> lug wrench
>>>> MSD Box
>>>> SPF 30 Suntan Lotion
>>>> Bug Repellent
>>>> 2 bottles of water
>>>> Purell
>>>> TP
>>>> Light Sticks
>>>> Tire Plug Kit
>>>> 12v Inflator
>>>> Matches
>>>> Space Blanket
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Michael Shortt
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 12:43 PM, Lotus Esprit<snk20 at yahoo.com>  wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I would like to hear what you guys carry as spares in your Pantera. I
>>>>> carry:
>>>>> (1) 1 qt of oil. Probably just a hang over from the bad old days when
>>> I
>>>>> really needed it.
>>>>> (2) 1 qt gear oil.
>>>>> (3) 1 bottle of brake fluid
>>>>> (4) several sizes of bungi cords
>>>>> (5) alternator belts
>>>>> (6) can of fix a flat
>>>>>
>>>>> What about a spare fuel pump (mechanical for me), and the pin for the
>>>>> distributor/oil pump?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks fot the feedback.
>>>>>
>>>>> Steve Griffin  6661
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