Gentlemen, I need suggestions and/or recommendations for finding a reputable engine
mechanic that has worked on a Pantera. I live in North San Diego County, so someone in the San Diego area, Orange County or even Temecula would be Ok.
I have a 73 Cat with a 372 stroker motor and Hillborn EFI. For some reason the idle moved up to 1200 rpm and after working on the secondary linkage ( with help from Andy at Hillborn ) it came down some but not enough.
The problem now is a major one: when I started the car, it was loaded up from working the throttle, so I revved it up to clear it out, got a big bang sound and it shuddered to a stop. It now turns over like it has no compression which leads me to think it broke a cam gear off or the timing chain came apart.
So the criteria is for someone to figure out the problem and if not too major repair it.
Worse case, I will replace the motor, which is why I want someone who has worked on a Pantera since checking the clutch and trans while apart seems prudent.
Thanks in advance for taking time to help me!
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