Pantera # 5357 - Rocky's 1973 L model

I did it myself with my angle grinder.

Then I made the cone out of cast iron water pipe with a tubing cutter and a hand file.

I did the hardening in Mrs. Rocky's oven.

Pictures and more detail to follow.

oye...

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Originally posted by Rocky:
ZF Refurbishment....
I might augment this section later, if there is demand.
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I am not going to write a lot about this, unless by popular demand.
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Second Gear Synchro Repair

Insert CRM Write-Up after successful test.
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Thanks for what you are providing!

YOUR experance with the ZF would make an excellent article


Now, why not go ahead and post the second gear repair?

Pictures and details on the ZF have been again updated on Page 26.

I've got all the pictures in, but I need to do a little write-up on my second gear repair.

Rocky

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You got parts from High Performance Gear, rather than RBT?

Doug -

I missed this question. When you order stuff from RBT, it ships from TX. So I had ordered those synchro springs, and they were delivered from HP Gear. Oliver Ring (I believe that is his name) runs HP Gear, and is associated with RBT. He does all the gear manufacturing & machining, as I understand it.

But he doesn't sell direct to the public. That end is handled by Lloyd.

Rocky

Getting closer. Stabbed the transaxle, and am ready for engine install.

I thought I'd show some of the cool stuff... Like a custom machined clutch alignment and pilot bushing removal tool (wet newspaper not shown) - much better than a sawed off broomstick.



Centerforce clutch installed



Penetration.....



My very cool timing pointer (another W-Wade-Co upgrade - inspired by a recent thread)



Now this is cool - another W-Wade-Co innovation... A perfectly balanced Pantera engine and transaxle lifting fixture. It works great.

Rear and Top Views...

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Originally posted by Rocky:
- another W-Wade-Co innovation... A perfectly balanced Pantera engine and transaxle lifting fixture. It works great.
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Would that work with MOST manifolds?

Price and availability?

I believe it will work on all 351Cs for sure.

The only difference would be the height of the manifold, and that would only require longer or shorter bolts.

If the manifold is MUCH taller there would be interference, but for a stock manifold, or a Edelbrock Performer like mine, no problem-o.

I can ask if they are still in production.

Rocky

Very cool stuff Rocky.
Thanks for posting all the details on the ZF, they will come in handy.

I love your execution on the timing pointer. Your timing marks on the flywheel look quite professional. How did you make them look so orderly (neat), hell...they look machined in?

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Your timing marks on the flywheel look quite professional. How did you make them look so orderly (neat), hell...they look machined in?

A buddy of mine has a mill with a rotary table. So once you get set up, you just crank it around! Wade does very good work!

Rocky

More Progress!

Manual Heater Cutoff for Track Events....



Motor Install - Sneaking up on it...









I am shooting for "first fire" mid week.


I hope you dudes aren't getting tired of this!

Rocky

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I hope you dudes aren't getting tired of this!

Never! We're inspired! Keep the updates coming!

I'm shivering with antic...

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Originally posted by JFB #05177:
I'm shivering with antic...

It could be the flu? Have you kissed anyone new lately?

It may be Zika. Have you noticed any symptoms of microencephlaphy?

Better get out your calipers!




OBTW... Motor mounts / ZF Mounts Installed, ZF filled, reverse switch attached, and clutch slave installed. Progress continues!

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Originally posted by Rocky:
It may be Zika. Have you noticed any symptoms of microencephlaphy?

Better get out your calipers!

No but I've noticed a bunch of Macro Degenerates lately. Is Zikia the leader?

Spent 4 hours on that stupid hose that goes from the water pump inlet to the lower (driver's side) cooling tube. What a job - no access.

Tips:

Cut hose exactly to length - mine was 4.5"

Hot water (to help stretch hose over the water pump inlet - it's bigger than the stainless tube)

Hose Lube

Release Emergency Brake

Remove everything close by (fuel pump, vacuum hose to brake booster).

PS.. Pardon my whining... At least it's done! That one is the hardest (I hope).

This picture gives you (sort of) an idea of how tight the access is.... it's a lot harder to get your hands in there than it looks!

BOY, can I emphasize with what you went through. After getting mine together, discovered a weeping leak at the water pump hose inlet and after removing bulkhead and as much as possible, my hands looked like they went through a meat grinder attempting to get into the tight areas to repair.

Yeah. I've always found it helpful to get tiny hands to position everything so you can just reach in and tighten. Children and grandchildren are very capable if well instructed.