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by Jim Bettner
Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:48 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Fuel filler hose
Replies: 5
Views: 3316

Re: Fuel filler hose

I just replaced my hose. I took off the fill spout inside the filler door. It is bolted, tight space, but can be done. I cut the hose with a hack saw and was able to twist the hose off the tank attachment (2ea  2” pipes connected with a 90 degree elbow). There was no need to drain the tank as the le...
by Jim Bettner
Tue Sep 02, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Paint codes
Replies: 7
Views: 4272

Re: Paint codes

Hey Tex,This might be what you are looking for. This is the paint scheme for our 2000 ContinentalJim
by Jim Bettner
Sat Aug 30, 2014 2:20 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Safari Sahara 3006 30'
Replies: 22
Views: 11273

Re: Safari Sahara 3006 30'

Yes, Port Ludlow, Wa
by Jim Bettner
Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:01 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Safari Sahara 3006 30'
Replies: 22
Views: 11273

Re: Safari Sahara 3006 30'

Hi, We are selling our 2000 Continental Panther, 75K, excellent condition and maintenance records & manuals. I’d be happy to send any details,  Jim2000 Continental 425 Panther/Blue Ox/2010 Ford Escape Hybrid
by Jim Bettner
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:50 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Main belt for 2005 Cheetah CatC7
Replies: 7
Views: 4173

Re: Main belt for 2005 Cheetah CatC7

Ryan, One method I used was to use a string to measure the belt distance. Just trace the serpentine tract with the string and measure.Jim.  2000 Continental Panther, 425 Cat
by Jim Bettner
Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:58 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: brake lights
Replies: 15
Views: 6798

Re: brake lights

Hi Rob,I had the same problem on my 2000 Continental Panther. I found a 5-4 adapter near the rear bumper. It was wired directly to the 6 plug jack on the fender and was bad. I replaced it last year and all is good.  I wired the tail lights on my 2010 Escape hybrid in the same way with separate light...
by Jim Bettner
Fri May 16, 2014 5:16 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Soft brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 3747

Re: Soft brakes

Hi, My Panther has hydraulic brakes.  It uses air for the parking brake (drive line disc brake).2000 Panther/425 Cat/Blue Ox/2010 Ford Escape Hybrid
by Jim Bettner
Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:42 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Jack service complete..
Replies: 4
Views: 3097

Re: Jack service complete..

'Your awning runs on 120VAC.  On my 2000 Panther, there is an AC switch in the overhead compartment, just forward of table, passenger side.  It is very easy to push something against that wafer switch and unknowingly shut off the awning.  The DC fuse pane is adjacent the AC panel on the back wall of...
by Jim Bettner
Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:35 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: 2000 Continental Panther
Replies: 9
Views: 5326

Re: 2000 Continental Panther

'Gary,My fuel averages about 8.5 -8.7mpg and I’m always towing. I live in Seattle area so I’m usually crossing a couple of passes per trip.  On the flat in a no wind condition, expect 9.5.  Headwinds/tailwinds can actually change that by +- 2mpg.  Most Safaris, Beavers, Monacos in the 99-2002 time f...
by Jim Bettner
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: 2000 Continental Panther
Replies: 9
Views: 5326

Re: 2000 Continental Panther

'Hi Gary,I have a 2000 Continental Panther, 425 Cat. We have had our rig for 3+ years and I must say, my experiences have pretty much been far better than anticipated.  The quality of the Safari Panther is exceptional when compared to most everything out there. The 1500ft lbs of torque means you’ll ...