DeTomaso Mailing List: February 2001, Message #175

> First off, I wish Richard Barkley congratulations on getting "ZONKEY" back
> up. Hopefully, I'll be hot on his heels real soon. Here's an update:
> 
> -Began working on the engine yesterday. Thoroughly degreased it and
> repainted John Parson's old "fun engine". Installed a fresh set of Ford
> Motorsport valve covers. 
> -I also attempted to install a throwout bearing but no joy. Thing should
> be tight but it's too loose. I'm getting a refund and trying out the BCG
> 1625c or FC 65662.
> -The engine is now mounted on a modified Jeg's engine stand.
> Unfortunately, in it's present state, I can only bolt up the Clevland.
> However, a few mods and it can handle the xaxle.
> -I copied an engine hoist system that a friend, Robert, had in his house.
> I used five of the rafters (with Simpson brackets) nailed to a beam to do
> this. I used two 2 by 6 boards nailed together to form a beam and bought a
> really good but inexpensive 4 ton cap boat winch and wrapped a chain
> around the beam. Heck, works great! The weight distributed over five of
> the rafters is pretty reasonable. No detectable creep or strange noises
> could be heard when I lifted the 550 lb Cleveland from the old stand to
> the Jeg's stand. For less than $70, I have a reasonable unit intergral
> with my garage that will be used to put the ZF and Cleveland back into
> #2428. No more hunting around for cherry pickers. 
> 
> O.k. Nuff said. I'm back on the surface. Painting and wiring is next.
> Target: Vegas 2k+1. Cal #2428. 
>