[DeTomaso] Transaxle swap

[Corey Price]

Asa Jay,

If we do this right, Mendeola will machine the case. Currently the whole thing is too long but I'll be working on that part with the guys at Mendeola. I think it will take a change to the rear case where the oil pump inlet is, but the output shaft end should clear and that was the important part as I understand it.  I think the fill and drain plugs will probably be reworked by Mendeola for Pantera-specific figment as they are missing on the case they sent me. I understand they build to order.

The axle locations are almost the exact same as the ZF.  It comes with a CNC slave, fork, and throw out bearing. 

I'm still waiting for the flame throwers!

Corey

> On Dec 6, 2014, at 12:03 PM, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:
> 
> Corey,
> It looks like an interesting project though it seems like a lot of extra work (= more cost).  One of the first things that concerned me was the machining of the case to clear the frame and sway bar.  While I was looking at those photos, I didn't see an easy way to drain fluid like there is with the ZF.
> 
> I'd really be interested in the final product, with proper bell housing, clutch and shift linkage in place, all mounted and clearanced to the frame and body.
> 
> Does it look like it's going to interfere with the rear body once it's all assembled?
> How do the axles line up when it's all in position?
> 
> I don't wish to dissuade you from the project, keep us posted on your progress.
> Asa  Jay
> 
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>> On 12/6/2014 9:42 AM, Corey Price wrote:
>>    Something I've been working on:
>> 
>>    [1]http://pantera1998.blogspot.com/2014/12/fitting-mendeola-transaxle.h
>>    tml#more
>> 
>>    Flame suit on and ready for the inevitable "BURN IT!" or "IT'S NOT
>>    WORTH TRYING" or "THE ZF ISN'T BROKE SO DON'T FIX IT" comments.
>> 
>>    Corey
>> 
>>    url.jpg
>> 
>> References
>> 
>>    1. http://pantera1998.blogspot.com/2014/12/fitting-mendeola-transaxle.html#more
>> 
>> 
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