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stevebuchananMember

This is for the project Pantera that was delivered to me in February. It looks like I am just steps away from test firing the engine. I still need to test the fuel system and connect the wiring harness to the sensors I am hoping for a successful test start.

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10/22/247:31 PM

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marlinjackThe Machinist #5723 AMARGOSA MACHINE 'Running on Empty- Middle of Nowhere'

...Don't FORGET To Put Oil In IT!!! LOL, AND, The Coolant! Fuel. Battery Tender. Clear ALL Tools! Gears in Neutral.

Isn't THIS Exciting!!? Great Looking Set-Up!!

MJ

10/23/245:30 AM

stevebuchananMember

Oil and break in additive are in the engine and the system is primed.

10/23/246:14 AM

marlinjackThe Machinist #5723 AMARGOSA MACHINE 'Running on Empty- Middle of Nowhere'

...You've Worked Very Hard! Congratulations!! I'm Confident It will Fire Right UP, with Good Oil Pressure!! I Believe It's 2500RPM for 30 Minutes...Perhaps changing the RPM, Down and Back, a 'Little', NOT Going over 2500, Your Call! This 'Breaks' the Cam, and everything Else...IN. Rings will take 'Driving' It...to Seat. 100 to 500 Miles, Changing Speeds. Just My Opinion.

Don't forget the Radiator Fans! It Happened to Me!

MJ

10/23/246:56 AM

LardogMember

Looks Good Steve, Keep us posted. Everything should go fine! Larry

10/23/249:45 PM

stevebuchananMember

I started the engine. All is well so far. I need to finish plumbing the cooling system. Then install the half shafts and it might be driving.

10/29/244:00 PM

panterapattMember

Congrats Steve.

10/29/244:23 PM

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