[DeTomaso] Oil Restrictors Question

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/11/12 12 31 9, seanmundy at hotmail.com writes:


> 
> This has got to be the most confusing topic I've run into in my quest to 
> build a 408c. 
> After spending many hours on various forums I am totally befuddled by the 
> massive amounts of conflicting and differing recommendations.  
> I could blow up the engine with them, or without them.  At this point I 
> wish I had never heard about oil restrictors!!!!
> The plan for my 408 was to use roller cam/lifters/rockers. 
> I'm sure many of you have run into the same dilemma.
> Whom do you trust or believe?
> 

The guidance I got from Dan Jones and his engine builder is that 
restrictors are good for solid lifter cams and unnecessary for hydraulic cams.   Based 
on that, my motor didn't get them.

Mike