The process is to pull out the car into the driveway(which yes is gravel) lay down plywood behind the car so the engine hoist can be moved easily, and pull the engine. Then drop it in the back of a pick-up and off it goes to rebuild land. Really it is not difficult at all. Hope to see you there Doug.
The engine is an iron block, aluminum heads. The last time we did this was when the old engine was pulled and it was a standard Cleveland, iron block, iron heads. Again not particularly difficult.
As it has been said other times many hands make light work. In the mean time I will be disconnecting coolant hoses, taking out the chassis brace, etc, so we can get it out in about an hour on the 22nd.
quote:Originally posted by 4NFORD:
Come on guys, lighten up. We should be supportive not critical of one another. We belong to a small community, what affects one will subsequently affect the others.
Dennis, is that a picture of our new president? Someone told me he is actualy a black guy. I thought he was Irish when I voted for him cause his name was O'Bamma.
O'bama? Oh, geese DT, I thought it was Alabama. Did I miss something? What happened?
Way to go boys! Keep the mood light and friendly, the way it should be here!
quote:Originally posted by DJEZC:
The process is to pull out the car into the driveway(which yes is gravel) lay down plywood behind the car so the engine hoist can be moved easily, and pull the engine. Then drop it in the back of a pick-up and off it goes to rebuild land. Really it is not difficult at all. Hope to see you there Doug.
The engine is an iron block, aluminum heads. The last time we did this was when the old engine was pulled and it was a standard Cleveland, iron block, iron heads. Again not particularly difficult.
As it has been said other times many hands make light work. In the mean time I will be disconnecting coolant hoses, taking out the chassis brace, etc, so we can get it out in about an hour on the 22nd.
What an incredible saga Chris! Wish I was there to help you.
Best wishes!
Please keep us updated on your progress.
quote:Originally posted by accobra:
Chris
Your limited intellegence is the reason you dont understand my statements.
Ron
nice..
Chris,
Do you really think that you need the entire engine rebuilt? I would think that the entire bottom end would be ok and all you had to do was replace the valve train assembly to what ever you decide. If it's running good dispite the valve train problem the bottom end should be good. I guess you just want to be sure but I would bet that every thing on the bottom end is ok. Hope all works out for you, I'm going through driving withdrawls at the moment until I get my leaky head problem solved.
good luck, just my .02
Do you really think that you need the entire engine rebuilt? I would think that the entire bottom end would be ok and all you had to do was replace the valve train assembly to what ever you decide. If it's running good dispite the valve train problem the bottom end should be good. I guess you just want to be sure but I would bet that every thing on the bottom end is ok. Hope all works out for you, I'm going through driving withdrawls at the moment until I get my leaky head problem solved.
good luck, just my .02
Panterh - Thanks for the support!
74 LQQKR - Given the extreme lack of care in set-up and attention to detail found in every aspect of the motor so far, I think it only makes sense to have the bottom end examined thoroughly.
The incremental time and money to check the condition of the short block and rebuild if necessary is minor compared to the potential inconvenience of having to do it twice.
I hope it is not necessary, but I suspect it will be.
74 LQQKR - Given the extreme lack of care in set-up and attention to detail found in every aspect of the motor so far, I think it only makes sense to have the bottom end examined thoroughly.
The incremental time and money to check the condition of the short block and rebuild if necessary is minor compared to the potential inconvenience of having to do it twice.
I hope it is not necessary, but I suspect it will be.
Agree, the report was interesting reading it made me really think how serious part selection is when deviating from stock. I went through many nights myself calculating every thing in the valve train on mine. So far I think that my geometry is good, time will tell.
Good Luck...
Good Luck...
Chris, it amazes me the lack of support you've received from those that live near your town. After many years of Pantera ownership, I can tell you that is not representative of the Pantera community in general.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
Panther - My experience is quite the opposite. I have received many many hours of help and support from nearby Pantera owners.
Among them:
Mel Goldenberg - To be honest without his help it would have taken an extra year and many more thousands of dollars to get my car on the road. Mel has provided his facilities, his time, and too much to mention here in detail.
Pat Orlando - Pat worked with me in the snow, in my gravel driveway when I was doing suspension work.
So I have a very positive view of most of the Pantera community. Your support here on the forum has been very much appreciated as well.
Thanks again! - Chris Lewis
Among them:
Mel Goldenberg - To be honest without his help it would have taken an extra year and many more thousands of dollars to get my car on the road. Mel has provided his facilities, his time, and too much to mention here in detail.
Pat Orlando - Pat worked with me in the snow, in my gravel driveway when I was doing suspension work.
So I have a very positive view of most of the Pantera community. Your support here on the forum has been very much appreciated as well.
Thanks again! - Chris Lewis
OK the engine and transmission are out
BIG THANKS TO JERSEY PANTERAS MEMBERS:
EHREN DIMITRI
ANTON MALNER
FRANK LISI
I COULD NOT HAVE GOT IT DONE WITHOUT YOU!
Now it is time to start planning the rebuild.
NOTE TO THE FORUM MEMBERS, IT HAS BEEN VERI QUIET, NOT ONE PEEP FROM MME SINCE THE REPORT WAS MADE PUBLIC.
Chris Lewis
BIG THANKS TO JERSEY PANTERAS MEMBERS:
EHREN DIMITRI
ANTON MALNER
FRANK LISI
I COULD NOT HAVE GOT IT DONE WITHOUT YOU!
Now it is time to start planning the rebuild.
NOTE TO THE FORUM MEMBERS, IT HAS BEEN VERI QUIET, NOT ONE PEEP FROM MME SINCE THE REPORT WAS MADE PUBLIC.
Chris Lewis
OK the engine is going to Jim Malin's house next week to be fully inspected.
Given how bad things were on the top end I really don't trust anything that was done by MME.
Top end to bottom end will be fully gone through and that way any additional problems found can be fixed. Then I will decide what mods or changes to the combination should be made.
Also in the meantime I am soliciting some input from David Vizard as to what type of valve train set-up will serve my goals with regards to performance and durability.
Given how bad things were on the top end I really don't trust anything that was done by MME.
Top end to bottom end will be fully gone through and that way any additional problems found can be fixed. Then I will decide what mods or changes to the combination should be made.
Also in the meantime I am soliciting some input from David Vizard as to what type of valve train set-up will serve my goals with regards to performance and durability.