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Don't think you had quite enough instrumentation there. 
engine oil pan temp
ZF case temp
water temp
fuel press (scary in that it was live mechanical)
boost pressure
volts
amp
fuel level
clock
Pyrometer w/ switch to
each header
turbo in
turbo out
(probably forgot something)
needed a flight engineer to help drive!
ZF case temp
water temp
fuel press (scary in that it was live mechanical)
boost pressure
volts
amp
fuel level
clock
Pyrometer w/ switch to
each header
turbo in
turbo out
(probably forgot something)
needed a flight engineer to help drive!
Joe -
Did you do that instrumentation, or did it come that way!? How did you calibrate it?
It looks like the Bat-Mobile inside.
Very cool pictures. Super hoist system, as well.
Rocky
Did you do that instrumentation, or did it come that way!? How did you calibrate it?
It looks like the Bat-Mobile inside.
Very cool pictures. Super hoist system, as well.
Rocky
It basically came that way.
I think the original owner was working on selling a turbo package and this was his test
Mesurement and instrumentation were my passion
that engine spreader was as heavy as the engine...I slightly over engineered that
I think the original owner was working on selling a turbo package and this was his test
Mesurement and instrumentation were my passion
that engine spreader was as heavy as the engine...I slightly over engineered that
The 9mm is an interesting touch.
I believe Joe's wife was the one who installed that.....
quote:Originally posted by Husker:
The 9mm is an interesting touch.
It's Italian also!
quote:Originally posted by JFB #05177:quote:Originally posted by Husker:
The 9mm is an interesting touch.
It's Italian also!
Strange the handle is pointed away from the seat. Not terribly accessible.
Left hand cross draw from C3...Cross draw better for confined space. strange thing though, my arms have gotten shorter.
(Maybe I should have pixiled that out)
(Maybe I should have pixiled that out)
I didn't even notice the 9mm when I went through the first time...
Being in AU where if we fart the wrong way we're locked up by someone for something we did somewhere it's very unique to see.
Here's a question that kind of becomes relevant on this - I heard one time that the US adopted or got LHD from back in the horse and coach days where they would hold the reigns / wheel in their left hand so they could shoot with the right. Anyone there heard of anything like that or is it another urban myth?
Being in AU where if we fart the wrong way we're locked up by someone for something we did somewhere it's very unique to see.
Here's a question that kind of becomes relevant on this - I heard one time that the US adopted or got LHD from back in the horse and coach days where they would hold the reigns / wheel in their left hand so they could shoot with the right. Anyone there heard of anything like that or is it another urban myth?
How did it work? The small turbos allowed for a quick ( in the day) spool-up, dyno? The unwrapped exhaust looks problematic?
hey, it was 30+ years ago so my memory is blurred.
I was thinking that was a large turbo for the application as it had no waste gate control.
YES, there was considerable lag, I am thinking 1 second of more, enough to get a initial shove from natural throttle opening then a big kick if you were still into it.
I was thinking that was a large turbo for the application as it had no waste gate control.
YES, there was considerable lag, I am thinking 1 second of more, enough to get a initial shove from natural throttle opening then a big kick if you were still into it.
That's what I would expect, the advancements in turbos today have very little or no lag. I wish I could grow hair like in the 80's, I think? I can't remember, it's all just a bit of a blur!
Back to the top for a Pantera History lesson!
It is amazing how cool Pantera owners are, then and now!
Rocky!
@michael1424 posted:I didn't even notice the 9mm when I went through the first time...
Being in AU where if we fart the wrong way we're locked up by someone for something we did somewhere it's very unique to see.
Here's a question that kind of becomes relevant on this - I heard one time that the US adopted or got LHD from back in the horse and coach days where they would hold the reigns / wheel in their left hand so they could shoot with the right. Anyone there heard of anything like that or is it another urban myth?
I've heard a similar story but replace the shooting with whip cracking.
Since most people are right handed this would make sense, but this is true everywhere. So why isn't LHD everywhere?
@husker posted:The 9mm is an interesting touch.
Just out of curiosity, is it legal in the US? Because in Europe it is inconceivable.
It’s OK - if you are driving around on your own private ranch (on your private property)….
Rocky
Rene- Certain counties in certain states I think. Generally more rural areas. I can’t think of anywhere on the coast where it would be allowed. Florida maybe? Certain parts of Texas? Not sure. Arizona probably no problem.
I lived in the four corners area of New Mexico for a few years in the mid 80's.
Seems everyone had a gun, usually kept tucked under the car seat in special tough little Zip-Lock type bags to keep out the dust. Both of my GFs carried.
Every bar had a sign over the door stating "No Firearms Allowed, State Law". I guess most disputes were settled in the parking lot.
@larryw posted:I lived in the four corners area of New Mexico for a few years in the mid 80's.
Seems everyone had a gun, usually kept tucked under the car seat in special tough little Zip-Lock type bags to keep out the dust. Both of my GFs carried.
Every bar had a sign over the door stating "No Firearms Allowed, State Law". I guess most disputes were settled in the parking lot.
In addition to the ton of informations on Panteras found on this forum, I find it very interesting to compare lifestyles between the US and Europe.