[DeTomaso] Engine parts for sale

Tue Jan 22 16:17:10 EST 2013

You are not planning to bore it out more than .030 are you?

Michael

On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Lynn Wall <lwall67 at gmail.com> wrote:

> All,
>
> When I purchased my 1972 Pantera it came with an engine rebuild kit.  All
> good quality and suitable for a warmed up 351C but not too radical.  The
> pistons are for a .030 bore.  I have decided to go for a build that is more
> radical than these parts can support.    Dan Jones evaluated the parts and
> came to the same conclusion.  I will also be replacing my crank (turned
> .010
> with bearings) and rods.  All these rebuild parts are in the original boxes
> however, they are probably 8 years old.
>
>
>
> If any of you would be interested in purchasing them please contact me
> offline.
>
>
>
> Thanks, Lynn
>
>
>
> Dan's comments  and part numbers are below for those interested.
>
>
>
> Pistons 2298P .030
>
>
>
> Those are Sealed Power cast flat top pistons.  You need forged pistons with
> a different pin height.
>
>
>
> > Felpro gaskets set
>
> >        Heads are 8347PT-1
>
> >        R3565
>
>
>
> The headgaskets are rebuilder type.  I prefer the SG series from
> Victor-Reinz.
>
> I like the Fel-Pro performance gasket set for everything else.
>
>
>
> > Clevite crank bearings
>
> > KMS - 1010 P-10
>
> > KCB - 927 P-10
>
>
>
> Clevite has several series of bearings.  Here's what Clevite sasy about
> them:
>
>
>
> AL-Series
>
> For some applications, the softer and more conformable nature of aluminum
> is
> preferable to the stiffer characteristics of the steel backings used for
> many bearings. Clevite's AL Series rod bearings offer the features found in
> OE-type aluminum bearings, combined with the distinct advantages of proven
> Clevite know-how. That includes things such as carefully chosen
> eccentricities tailored to the application, and that means solid, reliable
> performance.
>
> V-series
>
> If you liked the results you used to get with Vandervell
> bearings--especially their higher conformability--then you should love
> Clevite V-Series main bearings, which basically duplicate the Vandervell
> items. They are built on unplated steel backings, for better dimensional
> accuracy and bore contact, and have low-to-medium eccentricity. The biggest
> difference between V-Series and other Clevite 77 bearings is their
> lead-indium surface alloy, which gives them that extra conformability.
> Unlike Vandervell main bearings, Clevite V-Series main-bearing sets use a
> single-piece thrust bearing, so you don't need separate, assembled thrust
> bearings. Extra-clearance variations are available to provide an additional
> 0.001 or 0.002 in.
>
> of clearance.
>
> P-series
>
> P-Series main bearings are the oldest members of the Clevite 77 bearing
> family and are intended for high-revving engines. To compensate for the
> high-load factors and distortion in these engines, these bearings have
> higher eccentricity and a high crush factor.
>
> P-Series bearings are built on steel backings with extra-thin overlays to
> prevent overlay fatigue. In addition, the oil grooves on most applications
> extend all the way around both halves for better oiling.
>
> H-series
>
> Clevite H-Series main bearings were developed primarily for NASCAR racing,
> but are well suited to other types of competition engines as well. They're
> especially good for engines that run at medium-to-high revs. They have
> steel
> backings with carefully selected overlays and a high crush factor, plus a
> medium level of eccentricity. H-Series bearings have enlarged chamfers at
> the sides for greater crank-fillet clearance and are made without flash
> plating for better seating.
>
> They're also available with either 180 degree or 360 degree oil grooves, as
> well as an extra 0.001 in. of clearance.
>
>
>
> Some of the series have coated versions available. Your main and rod
> bearing
> are P-series.
>
> However, you won't be able to use the rod bearings because they are 351C
> dimension and your stroker kit rods will be 2.1" journal SBC.
>
>
>
> > Clevite cam bearings SH-70 .010 over
>
>
>
> Ummm, I've never heard of 0.010 over cam bearings.  You do that on rods and
> mains but on cams you always use standard.  I think the part number is
> SH710S for Cleveland cam bearings.  TMeyer Inc carries a special grooved
> cam
> bearing set that can be used for oil control in a Cleveland:
>
> http://www.tmeyerinc.com/exclusiveproducts.html.
>
> Those plus a gated/baffled pan and a blueprinted standard volume oil pump
> is
> really all that is required for the RPM you are going to be turning.
>  Lifter
> bushings are a nice to have if they are in the budget.  One thing to be
> aware of is that Cleveland cam bearings were align bored in place.  When
> you
> replace them, they can be tight.  If you find that to be the case, you can
> use a curved hand scraper to scrape the high spots or you can cut grooves
> into an old cam and use it as a cutting tool.
>
> Use plenty of
>
> cutting fluid and clean it well afterward.
>
>
>
> > Seal Power oil pump 224-41166HV
>
>
>
> That's a 351C high volume oil pump.  Use only with an increased capacity
> oil
> pump.  I prefer a blueprinted stock volume but that is one part that could
> be used.
>
>
>
> > Hitech Cam 202202
>
>
>
> I'm not familiar with that cam.  Do you have the cam card?  My guess is
> that
> the 202202 indicates 202/202 intake/exhaust duration @ 0.050". That would
> be
> a stock replacement type cam.
>
>
>
> > Lifters 16 900
>
>
>
> Those are Sealed Power SBF (same a 351C) flat tappet lifters. Is there a
> letter after the 900?  Something like 900-B or 900-R.  In any event you
> can't use them because your cam will require roller lifters.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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