[DeTomaso] Fwd: Re: Alternate dip-stick location

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Bud Hower did this a few years ago and tried to provide some
documentation with photos here:
http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4450

You'll need to note he installed the plug and figured out where to drill
an angled hole.  He appeared to have decent success.  Your success may vary.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 11/1/2013 10:30 AM, dave londry wrote:
> I did that - but drilling a 0.020" hole is no fun.
> There is an eyeglass frame maker next to the machine shop I use.
> They had a very cool laser drill that did it perfectly and they charged
> me $18.
> So I know that the hole is true.
> I know that it's aimed right.
> I know that it ran a stream when I put 30 psi water on it.
> I know that it seems like a good idea.
>
> Whether it does any good or not, I have no idea.
> If (when) I get 20K miles on that gear, maybe I'll have an idea about
> the wear pattern.
> dave
>
> On 01/11/2013 7:20 AM, Stephen Nelson wrote:
>> Speaking of engines – has anyone on the forum tried the trick
>> described on page 58 of Reid’s Ford 351 Cleveland Engines book of
>> drilling a 0.020” hole in the oil galley end plug as shown in the
>> picture. It directs a stream of hot oil to the timing set. Seems like
>> a good idea?
>>
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