[DeTomaso] Engine Questions

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 I  thought my Pantera came to me with style one Item #20668.I now am using style CJ's Part Number: HW3106


Timing Pointer - 351C - Used ~ 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1973 Ford Mustang

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Item #: 20668





Mustang Engine Timing Pointer 351C 1970-1974
CJ's Part Number: HW3106 

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Bud #3400 ( Drive it like there is no tomorrow -- for there may not be ! ) 

    On Thursday, April 4, 2019, 1:21:59 PM CDT, Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:  
 
   All,

  Here is one kind of stock timing pointer, available used here.

  [1]https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/15454-Timing-Pointer-3
  51C-Used-1973-Mercury-Cougar-/-1973-Ford-Mustang.html

  Miloden makes a 351C-specific pointer:

  [2]https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mil-65783

  CJ Pony Parts sells a Ford-style 351C pointer too:

  [3]https://www.cjponyparts.com/engine-timing-pointer-351c-1970-1974/p/H
  W3106/

  I can't remember which kind of 351C pointer the Pantera used but I
  imagine either would work.

  Mike

  Sent from my iPad
  On Apr 4, 2019, at 10:33, Julian Kift <[4]julian_kift at hotmail.com>
  wrote:

  You might consider a billet steel flywheel, which will be somewhere
  between the aluminum and stock for rotating mass.

  There are any number of aftermarket water pumps available with
  increased flow, some have the bypass some do not and I do not recall
  which currently, maybe you have that figured out only quoting
  Flowkooler and Edelbrock? Without the bypass the correct 351C
  thermostat with the hat and block off are redundant as no bypass can
  occur.

  Scott at SACC Restorations also sells a water pump overdrive pulley
  that will increase flow by a further 11%.

  I have heard good feedback on the Kevko oil pan, basically the same
  design and used to be about half the price of Aviaid or Armando, but in
  looking I see they are now $355 and you have to purchase the pickup
  separate for an additional $60.

  [5]https://kevkoracing.com/products/part-f602-400-m-ford-pantera-pan

  FYI Aviaid/Armando Pantera pans no longer have an oil temperature bung
  standard, so if you want that capability be sure to call it out on
  ordering.

  Stock 351C timing pointers were almost unobtainium for a while with
  only used ones occasionally coming up on eBay and selling for inflated
  prices, but I thought someone tooled up and is making them again? I
  don't believe they are Pantera specific, the crank pulley however is.
  When you do get a pointer don't rely on it and the harmonic balancer
  lining up at the mark when the engine is at TDC, do a physical check
  and if necessary re-mark or adjust the pointer. Taking the time to mark
  up the flywheel is also a time saver allowing checking timing via the
  hole in the ZF bellhousing.

  Julian
    __________________________________________________________________

  From: DeTomaso <[6]detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf
  of Mike Drew via DeTomaso <[7]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
  Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2019 9:43 AM
  To: Richard Greenblum
  Cc: detomaso
  Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine Questions

  > On Apr 4, 2019, at 09:24, Richard Greenblum
  <[8]richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
  >
  >  I'm at it with questions again...are 351C flywheels 164 tooth?
  >>>Yes.
  If you use a Fidanza flywheel they don't countersink the pressure plate
  mounting bolts properly. That takes a few minutes with a drill press to
  resolve.
  I have a Fidanza flywheel on my striker and it's great but there are
  definite trade offs. It lurches and bucks in traffic requiring clutch
  slipping. Simply not enough flywheel effect. If you are going to spend
  much time at low speeds or in traffic you might be happier with a stock
  flywheel. Plus you already have one so there is a cost savings there.
  >
  >
  > >  I'd like to know your experience/opinions on:
  >
  >
  >  Water Pumps--Flowkooler vs. Edelbrock
  >>>Both are fine. Flowkooler made in China, Edelbrock 100% US made in
  Torrance CA. I use Edelbrock.
  >
  > >  Oil Pans--Aviaid vs. Armando (Mike explained they're basically the
  same
  >  with Armando having come from Aviaid, but I thought there was some
  >  concern with the pan rails on Aramandos at one time)
  >>>They are identical. Both have issues because they start off using
  cheap Chinese stock pans as cores, then cut them apart to customize
  them.
  >
  >
  > >  Does anyone have a stock timing pointer they're willing to sell,
  or is
  >  this a prayer at a junkyard item?  Trying to avoid having to take
  it
  >  off the engine in the car...
  >
  > >>>I believe, but am not sure, that the Pantera pointer is
  Pantera-specific?  Others would know far more than I would about that.
  Mike
  >
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References

  1. https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/15454-Timing-Pointer-351C-Used-1973-Mercury-Cougar-/-1973-Ford-Mustang.html
  2. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mil-65783
  3. https://www.cjponyparts.com/engine-timing-pointer-351c-1970-1974/p/HW3106/
  4. mailto:julian_kift at hotmail.com
  5. https://kevkoracing.com/products/part-f602-400-m-ford-pantera-pan
  6. mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com
  7. mailto:detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
  8. mailto:richard at richardgreenblum.com
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   I  thought my Pantera came to me with style one Item #20668.
   I now am using style CJ's Part Number: HW3106
   [1]Timing Pointer - 351C - Used ~ 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1973 Ford
   Mustang
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Timing Pointer - 351C - Used ~ 1973 Mer...

   Item #: 20668
   [2]Mustang Engine Timing Pointer 351C 1970-1974
   CJ's Part Number: HW3106
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Mustang Engine Timing Pointer 351C 1970...

   Bud #3400 ( Drive it like there is no tomorrow -- for there may not be
   ! )

   On Thursday, April 4, 2019, 1:21:59 PM CDT, Mike Drew via DeTomaso
   <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
     All,
     Here is one kind of stock timing pointer, available used here.

   [1][3]https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/15454-Timing-Pointe
   r-3
     51C-Used-1973-Mercury-Cougar-/-1973-Ford-Mustang.html
     Miloden makes a 351C-specific pointer:
     [2][4]https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mil-65783
     CJ Pony Parts sells a Ford-style 351C pointer too:

   [3][5]https://www.cjponyparts.com/engine-timing-pointer-351c-1970-1974/
   p/H
     W3106/
     I can't remember which kind of 351C pointer the Pantera used but I
     imagine either would work.
     Mike
     Sent from my iPad
     On Apr 4, 2019, at 10:33, Julian Kift <[4][6]julian_kift at hotmail.com>
     wrote:
     You might consider a billet steel flywheel, which will be somewhere
     between the aluminum and stock for rotating mass.
     There are any number of aftermarket water pumps available with
     increased flow, some have the bypass some do not and I do not recall
     which currently, maybe you have that figured out only quoting
     Flowkooler and Edelbrock? Without the bypass the correct 351C
     thermostat with the hat and block off are redundant as no bypass can
     occur.
     Scott at SACC Restorations also sells a water pump overdrive pulley
     that will increase flow by a further 11%.
     I have heard good feedback on the Kevko oil pan, basically the same
     design and used to be about half the price of Aviaid or Armando, but
   in
     looking I see they are now $355 and you have to purchase the pickup
     separate for an additional $60.

   [5][7]https://kevkoracing.com/products/part-f602-400-m-ford-pantera-pan
     FYI Aviaid/Armando Pantera pans no longer have an oil temperature
   bung
     standard, so if you want that capability be sure to call it out on
     ordering.
     Stock 351C timing pointers were almost unobtainium for a while with
     only used ones occasionally coming up on eBay and selling for
   inflated
     prices, but I thought someone tooled up and is making them again? I
     don't believe they are Pantera specific, the crank pulley however is.
     When you do get a pointer don't rely on it and the harmonic balancer
     lining up at the mark when the engine is at TDC, do a physical check
     and if necessary re-mark or adjust the pointer. Taking the time to
   mark
     up the flywheel is also a time saver allowing checking timing via the
     hole in the ZF bellhousing.
     Julian
       __________________________________________________________________
     From: DeTomaso <[6][8]detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on
   behalf
     of Mike Drew via DeTomaso <[7][9]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
     Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2019 9:43 AM
     To: Richard Greenblum
     Cc: detomaso
     Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine Questions
     > On Apr 4, 2019, at 09:24, Richard Greenblum
     <[8][10]richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
     >
     >  I'm at it with questions again...are 351C flywheels 164 tooth?
     >>>Yes.
     If you use a Fidanza flywheel they don't countersink the pressure
   plate
     mounting bolts properly. That takes a few minutes with a drill press
   to
     resolve.
     I have a Fidanza flywheel on my striker and it's great but there are
     definite trade offs. It lurches and bucks in traffic requiring clutch
     slipping. Simply not enough flywheel effect. If you are going to
   spend
     much time at low speeds or in traffic you might be happier with a
   stock
     flywheel. Plus you already have one so there is a cost savings there.
     >
     >
     > >  I'd like to know your experience/opinions on:
     >
     >
     >  Water Pumps--Flowkooler vs. Edelbrock
     >>>Both are fine. Flowkooler made in China, Edelbrock 100% US made in
     Torrance CA. I use Edelbrock.
     >
     > >  Oil Pans--Aviaid vs. Armando (Mike explained they're basically
   the
     same
     >  with Armando having come from Aviaid, but I thought there was some
     >  concern with the pan rails on Aramandos at one time)
     >>>They are identical. Both have issues because they start off using
     cheap Chinese stock pans as cores, then cut them apart to customize
     them.
     >
     >
     > >  Does anyone have a stock timing pointer they're willing to sell,
     or is
     >  this a prayer at a junkyard item?  Trying to avoid having to take
     it
     >  off the engine in the car...
     >
     > >>>I believe, but am not sure, that the Pantera pointer is
     Pantera-specific?  Others would know far more than I would about
   that.
     Mike
     >
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   [13]https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/15454-Timing-Pointer-
   351C-Used-1973-Mercury-Cougar-/-1973-Ford-Mustang.html
     2. [14]https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mil-65783
     3.
   [15]https://www.cjponyparts.com/engine-timing-pointer-351c-1970-1974/p/
   HW3106/
     4. mailto:[16]julian_kift at hotmail.com
     5.
   [17]https://kevkoracing.com/products/part-f602-400-m-ford-pantera-pan
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