DeTomaso Mailing List: October 98, Message #213

From:	"Jack Tunnell" <jtu951@airmail.net>
Subject:	More on the engine questions and other stuff
Date:	Mon, 5 Oct 1998 21:04:15 +0000


Thanks to everyone who responded to my solid / hydro lifter question.  I
guess I didn't explain enough.  I have the tall deck valve covers and while
at TWS Wayne Stevens suggested that I might have roller rockers.  If I have
rollers then I might have solids. If they are solids and not making a little
noise, they might be to tight.  I just wanted to know if there were any
tricks to tell solids from hydros without pulling the valve covers.

Since nobody's response had any tricks, I will pull the covers to check
so ---- new question!  Will any of the gaskets listed in the Summit catalog
withstand several cover removals and still not leak?

Now for the brakes.  I've read all the posts from last year on brake system
upgrades and am more confused than ever.  Is there any comprehensive summary
which compares the various vendors brake systems and prices.

I'll see the D/FW group at the Olive Garden on Northwest Highway tomorrow
night.

More later
Jack Tunnell
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