I now have two Panteras, but don't know squat about doing basic work on engines, electrical, etc., but want to get started.
Does anyone have suggestions on good books to read, etc?
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Check Mike Dailey's website: http://www.PanteraPlace.com/
Go to the "Technical information" section and click on "book page"
Mike has listed some of the possible sourses for the service manuals.
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Go to the "Technical information" section and click on "book page"
Mike has listed some of the possible sourses for the service manuals.
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Dan,
Where do you live? There may be people around you who would be glad to show you what they have done. I'm pretty new to a lot of this too, but there seem to be guys all over who are willing to go out of their way to help. A lot of these guys are very sharp technically.
If you join POCA, the club store offers manuals for a real good price. I see them sell on ebay all the time for more than POCA sells them for.
Ken
Where do you live? There may be people around you who would be glad to show you what they have done. I'm pretty new to a lot of this too, but there seem to be guys all over who are willing to go out of their way to help. A lot of these guys are very sharp technically.
If you join POCA, the club store offers manuals for a real good price. I see them sell on ebay all the time for more than POCA sells them for.
Ken
Ken, I am in Orange County, CA.
I really need more of a basic book, like what describes a part, and what it does, etc. Like, "this is a cam, this is what it does, this is what a compression ratio is and what it means, etc., etc.
Like I said...I am a rookie, but need to get started somewhere.
I really need more of a basic book, like what describes a part, and what it does, etc. Like, "this is a cam, this is what it does, this is what a compression ratio is and what it means, etc., etc.
Like I said...I am a rookie, but need to get started somewhere.
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Originally posted by Dan:
I now have two Panteras, but don't know squat about doing basic work on engines, electrical, etc., but want to get started.
Does anyone have suggestions on good books to read, etc?
Dan-you might try a basic automotive class at a local junior college.
That is perhaps the best opportunity... It is exactly what I did when I got my car.. Signed up for the local community college's engine rebuilding course and got plenty of hands on experience.
The best yet was rebuilding my dream engine using the facilities tools and equipment two nights a week for only $150.00 a semester. Just think... the little missus is happy your engine is out of the garage and you are actually doing something with it.... You have a dedicated schedule in getting the engine done while learning and finally you have typically a bunch of race car engine builders who have discovered this opportunity to build their engines there to help you!...
did I mention I am now starting on another 351 C for a spare? lol
Dave
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The best yet was rebuilding my dream engine using the facilities tools and equipment two nights a week for only $150.00 a semester. Just think... the little missus is happy your engine is out of the garage and you are actually doing something with it.... You have a dedicated schedule in getting the engine done while learning and finally you have typically a bunch of race car engine builders who have discovered this opportunity to build their engines there to help you!...
did I mention I am now starting on another 351 C for a spare? lol
Dave
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Originally posted by phd507:
Dan-you might try a basic automotive class at a local junior college.
[This message has been edited by ufmbagrad (edited 05-31-2001).]