[DeTomaso] PCNC Pre-Reno tech session on Saturday, May 15

[Mark McWhinney]

Roger and Pam Sharp will be hosting a Pre-Reno tech session on Saturday,
May 15 starting at 9:30AM.

Check your car out to make sure it is ready for the drive to Reno.

Priority on the lift and in the service bays will be provided to those
planning on driving their Panteras to the POCA Fun Rally.

Bring your own meat to BBQ and a dish to share.

Event on POCA website:
http://www.poca.com/index.php/events/view/66/142

Event on PCNC website:
http://www.panteraclubnorcal.com/index.php/ev/details/72-ts


* This note is from Mike Drew about the tech session:
 
Pantera cooling systems can work remarkably well if they are properly
bled, but it is enormously difficult to get all of the air out of the
system.  A Pantera equipped with perfect radiator, fans and water pump
may still overheat if there is residual air trapped in the system.
 
I recently have acquired a magnificent device, which uses shop air from
an air hose to create a vacuum on the cooling system.  In practice, I
just place the device atop the pressure tank in place of the radiator
cap, open a valve, and vacuum is created on the cooling system.  That
valve is closed, and another valve opened, connected to a hose in a
bucket of water/antifreeze.  The vacuum draws the fluid into the system.
By repeating this sequence, virtually 100% of the air can be removed
from the cooling system.
 
I am going to bring this tool to the tech session with the ambition of
bleeding all the air out of every Pantera radiator present.  So bring
your car, and perhaps a jug of water/antifreeze, and prepare to be
amazed at the results!