I wanted to follow up on my previous posts. Everything is still shifting well and my hook up point is still about halfway through the pedal travel. However, my reverse grinding is now back. Arrrrgggghhh. I'm beginning to think this is just a quirk I will have to live with.....just like not always being able to shift into first while sitting still. I guess this is the reason synchros were invented.
Slow, precise shifts are necessary with even a new ZF. It's pretty easy to 'beat' the synchro action in a Pantera or Mangusta. And precise location of the shift stick as described in your red Owners Manual will minimize the problem, along with a good 80W90 gear lube, filled to specs. A long-throw clutch slave cylinder will help by increasing clutch disengagement distance, too. But be aware that NOTHING will replace missing metal from 38 years of synchro wear inside the ZF, except a rebuild.
Original quote by 6579:
If the brake fluid got on the clutch disk, the brake fluid may have caused the lining on the clutch disk to "swell", causing the clutch disk to increase in thickness.??? Just a thought.
quote:I forgot to mention something important in my previous posts. We had the car running nicely for quite some time, but coming back from about a 75 mile cruise the hose to the slave cylinder slipped off the fitting at the slave.
This shot fliud all over the engine bay doing a number on the paint.
If the brake fluid got on the clutch disk, the brake fluid may have caused the lining on the clutch disk to "swell", causing the clutch disk to increase in thickness.??? Just a thought.
Need help!
We found a leak where the SS tube connects to the aeroquip hose. We've tightened this up and we thought we had it fixed, but we had a spongy clutch. So we decided to bleed the system.
While bleeding we managed to snap the bleeder screw. So we've got the threads stuck in the slave cylinder.
Once we get that out, does anyone know the size of a replacement screw??
We found a leak where the SS tube connects to the aeroquip hose. We've tightened this up and we thought we had it fixed, but we had a spongy clutch. So we decided to bleed the system.
While bleeding we managed to snap the bleeder screw. So we've got the threads stuck in the slave cylinder.
Once we get that out, does anyone know the size of a replacement screw??
To 6579
I'm having a similar problem and I noticed you are on Long Island. Do you have a Pantera Mechanic on Long Island?
Boyd
I'm having a similar problem and I noticed you are on Long Island. Do you have a Pantera Mechanic on Long Island?
Boyd
6579, if the parts you have are stock, do yourself a favor and replace BOTH the clutch master and slave with new, and be sure the slave is a long-throw type. On most Panteras, replacing only the master cylinder, or only the slave guarantees you'll be back in there in less than a year to do it over: the parts wear out as an assembly.
I also suggest you not try saving a few bucks by piecing hotrod parts together; buy your stuff from a Pantera vendor who will not only give you parts that fit, he'll also give free advice if things go wrong and will warranty the assemblies. If you've built a dozen or so modified cars and also have lots of Pantera-specific experience, you can innovate. Otherwise, it will all very likely end in tears and much poor-ness.
I also suggest you not try saving a few bucks by piecing hotrod parts together; buy your stuff from a Pantera vendor who will not only give you parts that fit, he'll also give free advice if things go wrong and will warranty the assemblies. If you've built a dozen or so modified cars and also have lots of Pantera-specific experience, you can innovate. Otherwise, it will all very likely end in tears and much poor-ness.
Sorry for the lag on response time...we got the setup working and we've been out cruising...no time to post.
The issue was with the hose from the master to the slave. We replaced with a braided stainless steel hose...fixed all the problems.
Can't wait for the spring!
The issue was with the hose from the master to the slave. We replaced with a braided stainless steel hose...fixed all the problems.
Can't wait for the spring!
quote:The issue was with the hose from the master to the slave. We replaced with a braided stainless steel hose
Hmmmm. Didn't someone mention that twice last May?
Glad you got it fixed. Now enjoy the ride!
John