DeTomaso Mailing List: June 2001, Message #57

O.k. but I've bolted up the motor again. However, I've given the stats to
Richard. Richard ZONKEY? What say you? Please spill. Thanks. Mr. Cal #2428 E.

Tomas Gunnarsson wrote:

> Cal,
>
> The VW or Audi p/n would be very hot info for those of us on this side of
> the Atlantic. If you by any chance still have access to the motor,  please
> recheck it for any kind of id marking.
>
> Tomas
>
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> > Från: Cal Eustaquio <catman351@digitalputty.com>
> > Till: Multiple recipients of list <detomaso@realbig.com>
> > Ämne: Re: HEAD LIGHT WON'T OPEN?
> > Datum:  den 1 juni 2001 22:15
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> > >install--I believe Cal went that route....
> > >
> > Actually, it was a motor that I acquired at last year's SD swap. It
> > was a Volkswagen/Audi window unit. No hammering required. I adapted
> > it to the headlamp pop up unit (using a large washer as an adaptor
> > plate) and turned it 90 degress. Slips in real fine. No hammering
> > required (I think it was Jim Demick who did that with the
> > Dayton/Grainer motor). And it probably cost much less than the NOS or
> > 'rarri variety. While I was at it, I "cracked open" the Ducellier
> > gear case. Good old plastic stuff inside. A quick phone call to
> > Dennis Quella and I had the tri-spoked brass gear to my lair in short
> > order. Degreased and cleaned the case, lubed and installed the new
> > gear and the new unit turned pretty slick. I think it will be more
> > reliable than the old Ducy motor and plastic gear trickery.
> >
> > FWIW. Cal. #2428.
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