[DeTomaso] KEY IGNITION PROBLEM - NEED ONE TODAY OR NLT MONDAY

[John McKee]

If you "hot wire it" then you can drive it like you stole it......
;o)))


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mad Dog Antenucci" <teampantera at yahoo.com>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 5:46 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] KEY IGNITION PROBLEM - NEED ONE TODAY OR NLT MONDAY


> New problem - iTS sUNDAY night and  I need to fix this tomorrow if I am 
> gonna leave Tuesday AM.
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>  I started the engine after changing oil and filters. The engine turned 
> right over but when I  turn the key OFF the starter keeps turning....the 
> engine stops but the starter keeps running until I hit the 'kill switch'.
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>  I crawled under the Pantera, checked to make sure the starter and cable 
> were ok, no wire or cable problem there and looked back at the ignition 
> and key assembly under the dash
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>   I could see that the key and tumbler had pushed inside the chrome 
> ignition housing about 1/8" of an inch and it looks and FEELS like the 
> internal SPRING that pulls the key BACK on cranking has broke inside.
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>  Has anyone had this problem in the past?  Extra ignition and key you want 
> to sell?
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>  Does anyone know IF Bobby and Donny are open MONDAY at Precision 
> Pro-Formance??
>  I know Hall and Wilkinson are closed. If you have an extra ignition and 
> key and you are near by I'll be glad to buy it and pick it up. As I 
> mentioned I gotta be on the road Tuesday AM.
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>  Thanks guys
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> Mad Dawg Antenucci
> Team Pantera Racing
>  The 1st & still the only vintage race team in open road racing
> www.teampanteraracing.com
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