1973 Detomaso Pantera Electrical Parts

Engine:
5.8L V8

This page lists 16 electrical parts for the 1973 Detomaso Pantera, across 8 part types, covering the 5.8L V8 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 1973 Detomaso Pantera, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. Most of the listed parts are Voltage Regulator (4 parts), Alternator / Generator Diode Rectifier (3 parts) and Battery Cable (3 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.

Alternator / Generator Brush

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FX42
🇺🇸 US
Functions: Alternator
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This table covers the brushes inside the alternator.

Alternator / Generator Diode Rectifier

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS D1N
🇺🇸 US
NegativeDiode
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS D1P
🇺🇸 US
PositiveDiode
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS D3
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the rectifier diode packs in the alternator.

Battery Cable

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A161
🇺🇸 US
Lug Hole Diameter: .468"
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A161
Lug Hole Diameter: .468"
NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7161
🇺🇸 US
Federal Wire
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7161
Federal Wire
NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A491L
🇺🇸 US
49" Length
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A491L
49" Length
PositiveSwitch To Starter
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This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early.

Starter Brush

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FX40
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor.

Starter Bushing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS X5203
🇺🇸 US
Outer Diameter O D Inches 753 Material Brass Length Inches 563 Inner Diameter I D Inches 628
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This table covers the Starter bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.

Starter Drive

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SDN3A
🇺🇸 US
Direct OE Replacement Number of Gear Teeth 9
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This table covers the starter drives that engage the flywheel ring gear.

Starter Solenoid

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS581T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS581
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Starter solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid.

Voltage Regulator

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR166T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO F662
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR166
🇺🇸 US
Alternator Regulator
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR613
🇺🇸 US
Mechanical Type
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This table covers the regulators that control alternator output voltage.

Buying Electrical Parts for a 1973 Detomaso Pantera

On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.

  • Confirm you have the 5.8L V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Voltage Regulator and Alternator / Generator Diode Rectifier .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many electrical parts fit the 1973 Detomaso Pantera?

Our catalog currently lists 16 electrical parts for the 1973 Detomaso Pantera across 8 subcategories and 2 brands, covering the 5.8L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1973 Detomaso Pantera?

Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1973 Detomaso Pantera was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1973 Detomaso Pantera?

Every part on this page is matched to the 5.8L V8 engine. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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