[DMCForum] Re: Update: DeLorean Valdez (Walt)

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Guess you're the last to find out: I'm doing my best to get a
carbureted block transplanted in time for Pigeon Forge. Have already
made an adapter to mate a Motorcraft 2150 (2 barrel, jetted for a '76
Mustang with the 171) to the A series manifold (single venturi). Am
halfway through engineering a Ford style throttle cable (integrated
return spring, throttle ball retainer) from the stock DeLo cable. If
all goes well this holiday weekend, I'll be ready to swap blocks early
next week. THEN comes the long process of reassembly, tuning, etc.

Hopefully the trip to DC->Pigeon Forge won't be my test drive...

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> Bill,
> 
> I have seen the same type of oil gushing on another
> DeLorean.  It was the smaller of the two plugs closer to the
> water pump.  The plug was fine, but the engine block was
> cracked.  I tried welding at it, but the metal burns before
> it melts.  Got someone in there with a TIG welder to fix it.
> Also covered the whole damn area with an aluminum plate.  No
> more casting voids. :-)  So to let you know, if this problem
> is what I think it is then it is repairable.
> 
> My guess is that the plugs are there to seal where they
> drilled oil passage ways.
> 
> I'm only about 300 e-mails behind now!  I read these as a
> reward (or much needed break) for doing my accounting job.
> 
> Are you going to be around for the Pigeon Forge show?  Rich,
> Mike & I should be having an a/c overhaul party before the
> show.
> 
> Walt

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