[TPR] Asa's vacation week May 14 to 20

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Shakedown cruise today with the Spokane Italian Car Club.  Feels like 
the brakes need to be bled some more.  I'm locking up the rears but the 
fronts I think feel a bit squishy and the pedal is traveling too far.  
Was also hard to start when warm, I think I have a touch too much 
advance dialed in.  Back in the air tomorrow for the brake work, and 
while there I might re-check the front wheel bearings now that I've put 
a 100 miles on them.  Then pull her out for the timing adjust and I 
think we'll be in good shape.

I can't be certain yet, but I think the clunking I had in the front end 
is now gone, with the new Koni shocks.  The ride is much softer now than 
it was with the old Telecar shocks.  I think I need a new alignment now 
too.  She felt like she was oversteering in some corners taken at 
moderate speeds (typically about twice the speed limit, i.e. 50 through 
a 25 corner).

Next car show is Wednesday. :)
Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 5/19/2012 2:00 PM, Asa Jay Laughton wrote:
> I scheduled vacation time to attend NORC, but as most of you know... I'm
> not there.  So what's any good Pantera guy to do?  Work on his Pantera
> of course.  :)
>
> For those following along on facebook, I've been making daily updates there:
> http://www.facebook.com/racingagainstautism
>
> For those not... here is a quick rundown of what's been happening:
> - Installed new Koni coilover shocks:
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4779
>
> - Replaced front wheel bearings and used new locking nuts ala Porsche 911:
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4839
>
> - Painted the brake calipers, re-installed, safety wired as necessary
> and pressure bled the system:
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4809
>
> - Installed new Pertronix Ignitor III ignition module:
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4886
>
> - Replaced the temp sending unit, tested the gauge, filled and bled
> system, adjusted timing and carb.
>
> I have not as yet, swapped the engine out of the Mach I into the
> Pantera.  I have a car show I want to hit this Wednesday and doing the
> engine swap would have left me scrambling to get it all done -properly-,
> so I'm holding off for now.
>
> Here's the thing, if I pull the engine from the Mach I so I can put it
> into the Pantera, I'd like to do a few things.
> - Install the Armando oil pan
> - Install the FPP 4145 dual plane aluminum intake
> - Get a new Holley for the intake (the one on the Pantera is not very
> adjustable being an early Ford labeled energy conscious truck
> replacement LIST part number)
> - Re-adjust the rockers
> - Install a new pilot bearing in the crank (engine is currently mated to
> a C6 automatic transmission)
>
> Acquiring a new Holley carb will be the most expensive part.  I already
> have the Armando pan and FPP intake.  Then it's just gaskets and time.
> Then I have to transfer the flywheel, clutch and transmission from the
> Pantera engine.  It's definitely a job lasting several days.
>
> The car is now back on the ground.  My next anticipated purchase will be
> new tires once the new wheels get here.  If I have money left over
> (which is doubtful right now), then I may look into that new carb.
>
> And hopefully, I can make Silver State this year,
> Asa Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> &   Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
> ******************************
> http://www.racingagainstautism.com
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com
> http://facebook.com/racingagainstautism
>
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