[DeTomaso] Need a machinist lifeline

[David Fisher]

I new I could count on the forum.  I've had a number of responses back
(some that didn't copy the list) and all are ideas I handn't thought of.

Thanks Gents!


On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 10:15 PM, <JDeRyke at aol.com> wrote:

> First: mount bellhousing loosely on block before boring anything. Use a
> dial indicator attached with a magnetic base to the flywheel or crank
> flange, and indicate in the bellhousing center hole to specs. You may need
> to shift the bellhousing around for best fit. Once that's done, you can
> mark up the bellhousing or the block- or both, and begin repairing things.
> But you need a baseline first or the transmission may not be concentric to
> the crank.
>
> Also, Alfas have the worlds weirdest pilot bushing system; I've rebuilt
> one (OK- I made one from scratch because the old one was worn completely
> thru one side....) Good luck- J Deryke