[DeTomaso] Fw: Re: Pantera fall down go boom :<(

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Bud,
Can you send me a copy of the photos please?

Asa Jay

Quoting Dave Londry <davel at emspace.com>:

> Bud's post shows the stream he got with a bigger hole.
> Doug says he watched his stream onto the gear with an 030 hole when primed.
> I'm happy so long as it drains down onto the gear.
>
> Other points:
> The local builder says they put an 040" hole into all the Windsors and
> BBCs they do but not so often Clevelands.
> I got mine done by the eyeglass-frame shop next door to the builder at
> 030" and they used their laser drill.
> dave
>
> On 6/24/2011 3:32 PM, Chance Dorsey wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Can someone please explain this modification to me.  This week I
>> FINALLY received a Rollmaster CS3130 for my 393C build.  So I'm at the
>> point in the assembly of the motor where I need to either make this
>> modification or pass on it and move on with the build.  However,
>> looking at the layout of where this galley plug is in reference to
>> where the distributor gear is has me wondering how this is supposed to
>> work.  First take a look at this picture:
>>
>> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=32330
>>
>> Is the idea for the oil to "spray" at the gear?  If so, the oil plug
>> doesn't line up with the gear.  I understand that some of it may hit
>> the shaft, but only to be slung off by the spinning gear.  So is one
>> supposed to drill the hole at an angle in hopes of pointing the spray
>> of oil in the right direction?  Has anyone tested a .030 hole with 50
>> - 70 PSI of oil pressure to see if it even "sprays".......OR is the
>> oil just supposed to "dribble" (I know such a strong word for some)
>> down the block on the gear?  If so, what would this provide that the
>> oil return hole just to the side of the gear doesn't?
>>
>> There's also the possibility that I'm completely in left field with my
>> comprehension of this  (It wouldn't be the first time)  However, this
>> is starting to sound like the "ole' oil return line" fix that has so
>> famously followed the Cleveland around for years.  I'm not saying it's
>> wrong.....I just don't understand it.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Chance
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <JDeRyke at aol.com>
>> To: <davel at emspace.com>
>> Cc: <DeTomaso at realbig.com>
>> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 3:23 PM
>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fw: Re:  Pantera fall down go boom :<(
>>
>>
>>> In a message dated 6/24/11 10:31:26 AM, davel at emspace.com writes:
>>>
>>>> My alternative is -.... a 5/8 x 1/2" UNF internal hex plug. I should be
>>>> able to buy that in brass which would be drillable. Anyone know a
>>>> reason not
>>>> to use brass in that spot?
>>>>
>>>>
>>> IMHO no problem with brass-   as long as the thread's the same and
>>> there's
>>> enough material left in the internal hex drive to tighten the plug in
>>> so the
>>> plug goes in flush. Matter of fact, aluminum should work as well too.
>>> Both
>>> would be much more drillable in the smaller sizes than harder steel.
>>> Going
>>> too big in your spray hole simply floods the gear mesh area and might
>>> reduce
>>> the oil supply in that galley- which is a main lube channel for the
>>> vital
>>> mains & rods. The bad effects might not show up until the revs are
>>> high for a
>>> long time. FWIW- J Deryke
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