Hello i just purchased this 74 pantera from the original owner bought brand new.it in good shape. dispite sitting many years,Compression good has factory original duel point dist. Motorcraft Carb rebuilt, good spark but no go.it does attempt to start, Im curious with a devise in front trunk area called interlock over ride.does anybody have any information on this item.
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maybe ignition points are coroded must check first if you have spark.
ignition switch or steering lock ?
why will you remove this?
Simon
You say you have good spark so why mess with ignition switch? When you say it does attempt to start what exactly do you mean?
the interlock was a safety device tied into the seatbelts in the later cars. I doubt that it is the cause of your problems, if it was, I don’t think it would even allow you to crank.
Larry
What does this interlock override look like?
it is in Plainview, front of the trunk, with a red reset button.
This is the wiring diagram for the starter interlock and override.
John
OMG… Haven’t seen that before!
First thing that would fly into the garbage! 🤬🤢🤮
thanks for all information. not trying to remove anything just information on the override thanks very help full, all fluids were replaced before attempted start, new plugs all new points,did not change cap and rotor by eye and looks wires and cap look good, this car was totally untouched time capsule.trying keep it as original as possible however the motorcraft carb may be the culprit even though it has been rebuilt,i am mechanically inclined and know panteras also i have a 73 pantera with a boss 351 owned 13 years.this 74 seams a bit different,thank again for the wireing diagram for the lock out.
Pictures! We need pictures of your new car! Or, if you've already posted them in another thread, please add a link to that thread in this one so we can easily jump over there and see your new ride!
And, Congrats!
What he said….👆
