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

[dave londry]

Yes - I had to index the plug and then give them the angle down.
(Az = 0, El = about 60 I think)

On 01/11/2013 7:09 PM, Asa Jay Laughton wrote:
> 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
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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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