[DeTomaso] Engine install suggestions - tools

Sun Sep 24 18:58:18 EDT 2017

I would think one drawback is the need for a true "cherry picker"!

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From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Wall
Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 12:08 PM
To: B Hower
Cc: New Pantera List
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine install suggestions - tools

Bud,  does this arch over or under the roof?

Thanks

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> On Sep 24, 2017, at 8:09 AM, B Hower <b.hower3400 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> Larry,
> 
> FWIW ......... This one has an arch. 
> 
> See attached photo:
> 
> Bud #3400 ( Drive it like there is no tomorrow -- for there may not be 
> ! )
> 
> 
> From: Larry-Ohio Time Corp <Larry at ohiotimecorp.com>
> To: 'B Hower' <b.hower3400 at yahoo.com>; 'Charles Engles' 
> <cengles at cox.net>; 'Lynn Wall' <lwall67 at gmail.com>
> Cc: 'New Pantera List' <detomaso at detomasolist.com>
> Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 7:01 AM
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Engine install suggestions - tools
> 
> << A few years ago I made a tool similar to this ( thanks to Dr. for 
> the information ).>>
> 
> Bud, are you saying a doctors advice enhanced your tool?
> 
> << You use it once and will not ever be with out it>>
> 
> You never leave home without it?
> 
> 
> Larry (no need) - Cleveland
> 
> .
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On 
> Behalf Of B Hower via DeTomaso
> Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 10:01 PM
> To: Charles Engles; 'Lynn Wall'; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine install suggestions - tools
> 
> A few years ago I made a tool similar to this ( thanks to Dr. for the 
> information ). You use it once and will not ever be with out it.
>  Bud #3400 ( Drive it like there is no tomorrow -- for there may not 
> be ! )
> 
>       From: Charles Engles <cengles at cox.net>
> To: 'Lynn Wall' <lwall67 at gmail.com>; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 9:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine install suggestions - tools
>   
> Dear Lynn,
> 
> 
>                 Please see the attachments.  I was shown this gizmo by 
> a fellow in the Arizona Pantera club *years* ago and I cannot recall his name.
> It is not my invention.  I used the chains and leveler method twice 
> and found it awkward.  After I saw his solution, I copied it with the help of
> my local machine shop.  It works very well.    It is obviously very simple.
> Two bolts out; bolt it on and torque down the bolts then you're in business.
> 
> 
>                 There can be interference with high rise intake 
> manifolds and carbs.  There may be interference with your EFI set-up.
> 
>                 I have used it often over twelve years and it is now a 
> one man job, but it is always wise to have a helper , if available.
> 
> 
>                                       Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On 
> Behalf Of Lynn Wall
> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 10:25 AM
> To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Engine install suggestions - tools
> 
> I thought I would ask the collective this question.
> 
> 
> 
> I am preparing to do the dry assembly of my car (post body work, pre paint).
> I am running an IR fuel injection system.  I realize that we install 
> the motor and ZF coupled together.  I remember seeing and reading 
> suggestions regarding installing a motor that involved different 
> attachment points to make things easier.  Obviously using a bolt plat 
> to the carb mount is not going to work for me.  I would also like to 
> install the motor, if possible, with the throttle bodies mounted.  
> This may preclude taking a strap to the front of the motor due to 
> throttle body clearance issues although I'm not sure
> 
> 
> 
> I remember seeing a bracket that mounted to the top bellhousing/block 
> bolts and then curved over the motor.  Is this something I should 
> fabricate?  I can certainly make one with little effort..  I am 
> planning on putting the motor in and taking it out several times during the dry assembly process.
> 
> 
> 
> Suggestions would be appreciated as I'm pretty sure my marriage cannot 
> survive this process if I have to involve my wife.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> 
> 
> Lynn
> 
> 
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