[DeTomaso] Engine cover

[Thomas Törnblom]

I used this style nuts when I had the engine out many years ago. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-Carbon-Steel-Tee-Spot-Slab-Based-T-Shape-Weld-Nuts-Flat-Holes/222910188029?hash=item33e67b89fd:m:mX3-8KT0vdHV5sUk854i14w

Thomas

> 27 apr. 2020 kl. 04:47 skrev Chuck and Linda Huber <lindahuber at cox.net>:
> 
> From my point of view, it doen's matter what screws you use.
> 
> Do what Larry (I think) did, get a piece of bar stock, and make 8-10 ALL NEW
> nuts, to fit your favorite screws (of a standard configuration).  Cut them
> to size, and then install inside the captive housing on the firewall.  
> 
> Put a gob of RTV or silicone in with the nut, and then when they are all
> installed, put the bulkhead cover on with your new screws.  The silicone
> will stiffen up with the nut in the right position, but will give the nut
> just a little play to make the threading / screw installation easier.
> 
> Next pass - put a gasket between the engine cover.
> 
> You can also use those black faucet washers (they are about 1/4" thick) as
> gaskets on the outslde of the screw - between the head and engine cover to
> provide a little bit of "give", and consistent compression.
> 
> Regards -
> 
> Chuck
> 
> PS>  If your car is 101% concourse, then you can ignore these suggestions.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Drew [mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 3:58 PM
> To: Larry Finch
> Cc: Email List Address For Posting
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine cover
> 
> Larry,
> 
> I found one in my parts stash:
> 
> 
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   I used this style nuts when I had the engine out many years ago.

   [1]https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-Carbon-Steel-Tee-Spot-Sla
   b-Based-T-Shape-Weld-Nuts-Flat-Holes/222910188029?hash=item33e67b89fd:m
   :mX3-8KT0vdHV5sUk854i14w

   Thomas

     27 apr. 2020 kl. 04:47 skrev Chuck and Linda Huber
     <lindahuber at cox.net>:

   From my point of view, it doen's matter what screws you use.
   Do what Larry (I think) did, get a piece of bar stock, and make 8-10
   ALL NEW
   nuts, to fit your favorite screws (of a standard configuration).  Cut
   them
   to size, and then install inside the captive housing on the firewall.
   Put a gob of RTV or silicone in with the nut, and then when they are
   all
   installed, put the bulkhead cover on with your new screws.  The
   silicone
   will stiffen up with the nut in the right position, but will give the
   nut
   just a little play to make the threading / screw installation easier.
   Next pass - put a gasket between the engine cover.
   You can also use those black faucet washers (they are about 1/4" thick)
   as
   gaskets on the outslde of the screw - between the head and engine cover
   to
   provide a little bit of "give", and consistent compression.
   Regards -
   Chuck
   PS>  If your car is 101% concourse, then you can ignore these
   suggestions.
   -----Original Message-----
   From: Mike Drew [mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com]
   Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 3:58 PM
   To: Larry Finch
   Cc: Email List Address For Posting
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine cover
   Larry,
   I found one in my parts stash:
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References

   1. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-Carbon-Steel-Tee-Spot-Slab-Based-T-Shape-Weld-Nuts-Flat-Holes/222910188029?hash=item33e67b89fd:m:mX3-8KT0vdHV5sUk854i14w