[DeTomaso] NW brothers-engine work

[Matt]

This is mostly for the NW clan, but I'm reaching out to all for any advice.
My engine is starting to smoke slightly. Mostly coming out of the passenger
side exhaust. Not white smoke, just the light grey oil kind. More on
initial startup then tapering off. I would then suspect maybe valve guides
are the issue, correct?
Regardless I have wanted to rebuild it for some time due to some pissy oil
leaks and general lack of performance. Plus I've wanted to have the ZF
inspected since I've bought it (I know,bad me).
It's got about 60,000 miles, stock 351C 4V. Not the original motor.
I've changed it out to E.I.(Duraspark2) but nothing else internally.
I'm also in the process of converting to a Kirk Evans flat firewall kit and
need some A/C help to finish that. Oh yeah and some suspension work!
The paint sucks but I like not having to worry about it and I'll let the
next guy strip it down. But of course if the price is right...
For now I like it as a driver and would just be happy to make it go, stop
and handle like it should. I do not have the facilities,tools nor the
knowledge to do what this car deserves. I know just enough to be dangerous
and I want it to be done right.

Soooo, my question to you fine folks is can anyone recommend a shop or
person qualified to help me out located somewhere in the NW territory?
Thank you for your time and any direction you can point me,
Matt
3584
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   This is mostly for the NW clan, but I'm reaching out to all for any
   advice.
   My engine is starting to smoke slightly. Mostly coming out of the
   passenger side exhaust. Not white smoke, just the light grey oil kind.
   More on initial startup then tapering off. I would then suspect maybe
   valve guides are the issue, correct?
   Regardless I have wanted to rebuild it for some time due to some pissy
   oil leaks and general lack of performance. Plus I've wanted to have the
   ZF inspected since I've bought it (I know,bad me).
   It's got about 60,000 miles, stock 351C 4V. Not the original motor.
   I've changed it out to E.I.(Duraspark2) but nothing else internally.
   I'm also in the process of converting to a Kirk Evans flat firewall kit
   and need some A/C help to finish that. Oh yeah and some suspension
   work!
   The paint sucks but I like not having to worry about it and I'll let
   the next guy strip it down. But of course if the price is right...
   For now I like it as a driver and would just be happy to make it go,
   stop and handle like it should. I do not have the facilities,tools nor
   the knowledge to do what this car deserves. I know just enough to be
   dangerous and I want it to be done right.
   Soooo, my question to you fine folks is can anyone recommend a shop or
   person qualified to help me out located somewhere in the NW territory?
   Thank you for your time and any direction you can point me,
   Matt
   3584