quote:This sounds like two different problems. My NASCAR mechanic thinks it may be ugnition related but also suggested I out in some "dry gas". Cars going in soon for a clutch slave cylinder so they will check it out.
Originally posted by madguy:
I am having a similar problem. My car sat for a couple of months. I took it out for a spin the other day and after about an hour cruising along it just died. I coasted to a stop and tried to start her up again but nothing. After about 10 minutes it finally started and I was able to get back home without any signs of problems. The next day I clean the carb out with spray carb cleaner and take it for a spin after 15 minutes the car just dies like it did before and after 5 minutes it starts back up and I make it home without any signs of problems. 3 weeks later I take it out again and stop off in a parts store when I come out it won't start. After about 4 hours it starts up and takes me home fine. I haven't been able to duplicate it since and I am afraid to take it out now.
When it is giving me the problem, the starter will turn but the motor won't catch. It acts like it is out of gas, but it is not. Any ideas?
The second problem, which my other Pantera (yea, I have 2 right now) has the intermittent hot start problem. Hi torque starter should spin it with no problem. NASCAR guy thinks carb is flooding engine and it takes 1 1/2 hours to drain down the cylinders and start up. It's getting checked too.