[DeTomaso] RUSS FULPS ENGINE AUTOPSY

[Mad Dog Antenucci]

Dick Drenske and I pulled the Pantera's engine and ZF a couple weeks ago and took the engine out to Russ Fulps (Russ Fulps Race Engines) in Anaheim California so Russ could replace/repair a rear main seal leak and do a leak down test.

Russ found a couple leaking intake valves otherwise 'his' 381ci Cleveland stroker looked good...I call it 'his' engine because he's done a great job keeping the engine together and me out of trouble over the last 4-5 years.  

So this will be a preventative maintenance (pm)overhaul...new valve job, rings,  springs, etc....probably if Russ suggests it replacing exhaust valves as well. 

Now if I can get equally as lucky with Nick to finish the new paint by January I should be good to go by March.

Mad Dawg Antenucci 
Team Pantera Racing 
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