Dennis
Can't tell from pics, did you put Goose up on jacks before pulling motor? What did you use as jack points in the rear?
Mark
No need to jack up the rear to remove the motor. A long boom crane helps. My normal sized one's reach was too short (as it is with the pantera) so I borrowed a friends "diesel" crane. For me, removing the trans and the engine seperately was easier than at one time. Same thing for the installation. When I need to get it up in the air, I use a padded jack under the rear cross member and place the jack stands under the frame rails one each side of the engine. Disassembling this car was not fun, I will never complain about working on my Panteras again!
Well, she's back together and on the road again. I'm still having some problems with her which I think may be carburetor related. I'm going to overhaul it this week and hopefully that will be it!
I put her away on the upper deck of the lift. I've just been having too much problems pop up and am just too frustrated and tired of working on her for now. I figure a break from her is what I need.
After the carb overhaul, it seemed to run OK, then the primary fuel bowl overflowed and no adjustment would settle the float. I disassembled the fuel bowls and checked the needle valves, cleaned them out and even replaced them with spares without success. I was tempted to set a match to her but came to my senses! It's like being with a bad woman, somehow we just don't seem to be compatible! I'm actually having visions of getting rid of her.
I think a break from the goose and working on my other neglected cars (who appreciate me more) will be a good thing until I'm ready to tackle her temperamental fits again. Oh well, at least she looks good, new carpeting in the drivers compartment and the engine bay.
After the carb overhaul, it seemed to run OK, then the primary fuel bowl overflowed and no adjustment would settle the float. I disassembled the fuel bowls and checked the needle valves, cleaned them out and even replaced them with spares without success. I was tempted to set a match to her but came to my senses! It's like being with a bad woman, somehow we just don't seem to be compatible! I'm actually having visions of getting rid of her.
I think a break from the goose and working on my other neglected cars (who appreciate me more) will be a good thing until I'm ready to tackle her temperamental fits again. Oh well, at least she looks good, new carpeting in the drivers compartment and the engine bay.
Wow, I just discovered this thread. I know, a sorry person. That was fantastic. SUPER JOB on the comments and photos.
Did you ever get your carb probs ironed out? A happy ending? Did a match ever get near?
Would love to know the outcome! Great job.
Did you ever get your carb probs ironed out? A happy ending? Did a match ever get near?
Would love to know the outcome! Great job.
quote:Originally posted by 4NFORD:
It's like being with a bad woman, somehow we just don't seem to be compatible! I'm actually having visions of getting rid of her.
I know that's just the frustration talking, but if you still feel that way after a cooling-off period, let me know. I like bad women.
I do hope all the evil is behind you now.
Mark
I think that I've finally got the problems ironed out. The major problem was the valves were adjusted too tight. Amazing how such a little bit of adjustment could affect the engine that much. Less than a quarter turn of the lock nut caused my problems. I adjusted the valves with a vacuum gauge hooked up and you could see the vacuum drop when the valves were tightened just a bit tight. She's really a sensative bitch! My vacuum doubled to 19hg and she seems to be running well. I have not taken her on a lengthly test trip yet. Thanks for the interest and support.