ammeter-gauge-very-hot ?

Can you spell f-i-r-e?

Ammeter is famous for loose connections on the back. Loose + electricity = poor connection = arcing = heat = funny smells, melted wires or worse.

Remove center console immediately and tighten the rear ammeter studs/wires/nuts.

If it is too far gone already, you can bolt the two wires together and then heavily tape them to fully cover all metal. No meter, but no fire.

Larry

Listen to Larry, there is another local owner that is still rebuileding his car 3 years later after a dramatic under-dash fire!

Mine got hot and then smoked which is why I now have a volt meter in it's place.

I went to VDO gauges.

There is an article in Pantera Place from SOBILL Taylor about this. Don't wait, do it now.

Dennis, can you tell me about your voltmeter? And maybe a pic?

The voltmeter is an easy fix. One positive wire, one ground. Just remove the Amp meter, join the large wire leads and insulate them well.

Hey! I just noticed, post #600! I get another paycheck raise!

thank you for saving me a fire our worse ;my son is 7 and we go out on the weekend a-lot to car shows and driving around with a few good friends .Their our so maney people that have never seen one ,my friend has a 1982 gt5 he gives me a lot of help with the car .when I was 14 I first saw a pantera and told my self one of these days it is going to happen and now at 42 it is true ,life is good ,thank you so much for all the info looking forward to learn more and just maybe help some-one with their problem -#5455

Where are you located at? There are lots of helpful folks and clubs out there that can help turn you into an expert over time !!!

Good luck

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thank you so much for all the info looking forward to learn more and just maybe help some-one with their problem

THAT is exactly what makes owning a De Tomaso the true joy that is is. You are now a member of the De Tomaso Family, not just a car owner. All for one and one for all.

And Randy is right - where are you? If there is an owner within a few hours drive, you probably have a wrenching buddy willing to lend a hand.

Larry

My suggestion is to forget the ammeter and replace it with a volt meter. A modern simple solution. No more bouncing needles or fire hazards.

thanks ;I live in canda' b.c.in cloverdale and yes their our a few people around a hour away ,they have all been very helpful when I do have a problem .The other thing I have notice is that their great people to be with I was told that their is about 7 our 8 in the vancouver area.My friend hermen seems to know most of them he has had his pantera for about 14 our 15 years .I was told that their is a meet in birch bay coming up soon looking forward to meeting some more pantera owners . So tell me were their times you felt like you were working on it more than you were driving it ? I think I have gotten all the bugs out of it.Is their any special volt meter I should buy ,would like it to be close to the other one ?

Say Kev!

There were several mid engine sports cars I could have bought in the price range of my Pantera. One of the reasons I chose the Pantera is this wonderful bunch of people who own them. Now you're one of them too! Welcome to the family. We're here to help and to hang with.

your friend on the DTBB

Defintely get rid of it and get a volt meter!

Kev,

looking forward to meeting you in Birch Bay....

yes, there are times when it seems like you're working on the car more than driving it. Although frustrating at times, it's rewarding in the end when you hear the engine roar.

John

Kev,
Good to hear of another P-Car owner in British Columbia. I am on the island but will be coming over for the Birch Bay meet. Hope to see you there.

Blaine