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Sunoco 260! Or "Super Shell!" (The Pink Stink ! ) Back then, we called Citgo gas "weasel piss." My Cleveland would detonate on that wizz. Good fuel is still a moving target!

I had a 70 mustang, grabber blue , 351c , 4-speed , white interior. Yes , it was perfect. Same powerplant as the Cougar. 11.3/1 compression meant no Jiffy Mart gasoline.

At 3:30: "DID YOU HEAR THAT ?" She said, "There's one thing you gotta learn. Is not to be afraid of it." I said, "No I like it, I like it. It's good." She said, "You like it now, but you'll learn to love it later."

Don't worry mate, you get used to that.

He he, that woud be 1 bet I take . Cheers Tom.

Naa, wouldn't have that. Wouldn't pull the skin off a custard...

From the link in the edit from my post further up....

Thanks for the clarification on the "deTomaso years" (1973- 1996). The origins of the SpineFrame, and the Dr. John Wittner connection, are anchored there. As for Ford small blocks, the "Cleveland", as opposed to the "Windsor" had unique heads with the valves aimed toward one another in a "pent roof" combustion chamber allowing for some high compression and "heavy breathing" ports and cam. The Pantera all sported this motor in the mid-engine configuration. The Cleveland makes a unique, and sonorous, exhaust note while producing admirable torque. My first car was a 1970 Cougar Eliminator whose 351C made ("reported") 300 horsepower and 380 ft-pds of torque. A formula for short tire life. And frequent court dates.

To the question, of course it does. By the bye, is the "cleveland" designation commonly known in the USA? I'd imagine so, but don't know. "Cleveland" or "Windsor" was a subject of some discussion amongst Ford afficionados in Australia. I'm not that solid on the difference, as I was more interested in Holdens. For the sake of completeness, in case the whole discussion is new to anyone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_335_engine#351_Cleveland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_small_block_engine#351W EDIT: just found this section, which brings as back to de Tomaso at the end. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_335_engine#302_and_351_Cleveland_(Australia) Ummm, no. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi#1973–2000:_De_Tomaso_years The early Le Mans models, and the small-block engine and frame that is the origin of the current V7 models, were all introduced during the de Tomaso years.

That sounds good. The way I go at it on the V35, and the one time I've done the V11, is to turn the second one in finger tight whilst wobbling the swingarm to see how much play is in there. The aim is no play, and the swingarm stills moves without any restriction, a bit like head-stem bearings. If you're using a tool with leverage to tighten them, they are too tight.

DeTomaso was an Angentine. The Guzzi link is becoming rather tenuous. OK, all 351s are two-valve, pushrod 90 Vs - so there is that.

It's a 96mod, bought her 97 with 8000km( 5k miles). 167000km now, (100k miles), org paint, no rust. Not seriously souped up, 1500Nm. She will be a veteran in 26. Then back on the road a few summer trips. Cheers Tom.

She have no interest of going thru a sharp CURVE, no help from the bike. And then when she finally get it, she is quikly ready for to much. Clamps belong on a track, me think. You realy have to be the boss. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

A bit more correct measures today and measureing the trail difference between the 2 Greenie's, 8mm. A very short testride will tell. Shoud be able to feel difference with just rising the forks, but perty sure not enough. Be prepeared for more quessing with my eeenglish [emoji482] Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

There were plenty of Marc fans but when Pecco won the race the crowd went crazy, so no love lost I guess. I was at the track an unaware until later that the M power BMW safety car wrecked around the same time as the infamous sprint to the pits to change bikes move. All the dramatics and chaos were fun to watch and I think the lead safety director let it all happen because of the wrecked safety car, which had to be removed from the track with a rollback wrecker.

I am a fan of Marquez...but he screwed up big time. To quote an old friend..."He snatched Defeat out of the Jaws of Victory". Very disappointing to have a self inflicted disaster like this...but hats off to the rest of the racers. It was still a fun day to ride up to COTA and enjoy the environment at the races, always a treat to go to the track and enjoy the festivities...visiting Ducati Island, seeing the Demo Bikes (no Guzzi tent for demos but every other brand was there) and lots of Guzzis in the parking lot..saw 2 V85's, 1 Griso, 1 California, my Norge, 1 V7 Special and I'm sure there were more. Onwards to the next race...and hopefully more prudent racing and decision making as well! I'm guessing the race stewards will be re-evaluating their rule book...again! As much as I would have liked to visit with other V11 members, managing the family, their timing and activities made it impossible to meet anyone and still see the race on time. Maybe next time!

I guess the Marc Marquez fanclub is pretty quiet, huh. First Marc screwed up the start of the race because he didn't understand the rules and created a dangerous situation on purpose (but he will probably get away with that), then he tried to dominate the race instead of playing it smart like he had in the last couple races and use his brother as a rabbit. It appeared he wanted everyone to know how much faster he was then them, although in fairness he didn't seem to be that much faster. And, as it turned out, he was riding beyond his limits just to go as fast as he was going. His crash looked to be pure rider error, cutting that corner way to much riding way over the inside curb because he was trying to carry too much speed through that set of corners. It was not a good race for Marc Marquez fans. And the race at the front wasn't overly exciting, beyond Marc crashing out. But there was a lot of good hard racing in the mid-pack.

Steering head bearings too tight? Steering damper? IMWTK.

Thanks @docc and @audiomick for your replies. To clarify, i will set the RH pin at its original 7 threads exposed and then turn the LH pin in for contact, then turn it out between 1/16 to 1/8 turn. I'll forgo the string and once the beast is back on the road, do a few hands off test drives.

Does DeTomaso give this a Moto Guzzi connection? (Without getting into what "351 Cleveland" means . . .

Hey Grant, Good to have you on board. V11s talk to you quite nicely especially under load and gradually rowing through the gears. The engine the gearbox the clutch and the drivetrain all tell you what's going on, You just have to listen and appreciate. And yes snow here today also, 2 inches. Just waiting for a good rain to wash away the salt and the sand to get out the mighty LeMans.

Yes, but my taste in 4 wheel vehicles is more in this direction

Nice truck!

All I have is Staintunes, and they are rather sonorous, mellifluous even, becoming slightly Aussie belligerent at WFO. So there ya' go.

@docc you got it down.