[DeTomaso] Getting a Pantera started that hasn't run in 5 years

Thu Nov 11 01:22:04 EST 2021

I’d put in new plugs, spray-lube cylinder walls with a penetrant/lube, let it soak around the rings awhile - overnight, and hand crank the motor (before the plugs are put in - Dah -  or rock the car in high gear - All to avoid that sickening "snap" sound of a piston ring in that first millimeter of movement.  Just look at the alternative. Keep Murphy out of there.

> On Nov 10, 2021, at 6:42 PM, Jerry Knotts <knottsj at galstar.com> wrote:
> 
>   Might be good to do engine oil and filter, flush and fill coolant,
>   replace battery.  Make sure the engine turns over with fresh oil.
>   Initially you might refill the oil filter with a lower viscosity for
>   primary oiling to crank, rods and pan. Next replace thermostat and then
>   move on to the list.
> 
>   jerry knotts
> 
>   Hafast Racing
> 
>   On 11/10/2021 6:47 PM, Dave Londry wrote:
> 
>   eat up.
> 
>   On 2021-11-10 4:46 p.m., Dave Londry wrote:
> 
>   I would just start over and replace the oil, coolant and brake/clutch
>   fluid.
>   On the other hand, that would east up a whole day at the speed I move
>   now.
>   Dave
> 
>   On 2021-11-10 4:37 p.m., Mike & Elizabeth wrote:
> 
>   I've just learned that one of our members passed a while ago.  His wife
>   has reached out to us to help her get the car started/running so she
>   can move on to selling it.  It was a very nicely done 74, but has not
>   run in over 5 years.  There is currently no battery in it.  I would
>   imagine that any fuel in the carb has long since evaporated and left a
>   nice lacquer sheen on everything, and the fuel in the tank is likely
>   far gone as well.
> 
> 
>   I'll check the coolant and oil levels and condition, also see if I can
>   get a sample of the ZF fluid to see what shape it's in.  I'll also take
>   a look at the brake and clutch fluids, get air in the tires and make
>   sure the brakes aren't seized.  What other things should we look for
>   before trying to get this car running?
> 
> 
>   Mike Thomas
> 
>   Panteras Northwest
> 
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