IT'S SORTED !!!!!!!!!!!
Two apparent issues -
First, the manual says the idle solenoid is not strong enough to effect the idle. My comment on that - my ass it won't !!!!!!
Second, The spring in the choke may not have been in the slot of the linkage in there. It may have been NEXT to the arm in such a way that it would close the choke when cold and then float around when warm.
In any event I have been sort of hammering around in the Pantera for about 30 minutes of "spirited" throttle use with no surprise. Thanks for the input, everyone.
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