DeTomaso Mailing List: May 98, Message #1616

Thanks, Jack I'll look into it.  Another quick question.  Does anyone
have experience with clearcoating aluminum?  I cleaned all the aluminum
bits today and I'd like to keep them looking good.  They were cleaned
with Phosphoric acid so the surface should be ready for painting.

BTW, I did pull the pan today and I was greated by 4 bolt mains an a pan
with integral windage tray and shrouded pickup.  Standard bore with no
wear and 4 bolt mains.  Why do I think I'll be dropping the stroker into
this block someday?

Later, 
Dan Jones 

> I'm using a Stant 17-lb with a lift-lever for safe pressure bleed. And since
> you're going to so much trouble with the engine area of your Pantera, why not
> strip the inner fender panel rain gutter area (between the outside edge & the
> rubber weather stripping), right at the point where the outside fuel door is
> located. This is a known weak spot in the Pantera's monococque chassis and
> would greatly stiffen up your chassis if seam-welded a foot or so in each
> direction (both sides, too). There are commonly paint cracks at this point. J
> DeRyke