'71 Mustang Followed Me Home

Greg, after watching your video far too many times it's clear that the performance of a H/M Mustang in completely stock trim is more than adequate for anything I want to do. That thing is a terror, and the sound! I can only imagine what yours will be like when properly tuned. I thought it would perform pretty well but I had no idea.

Greg,

You sure are blowing the Cobb Webs out of that old girl. Thanks for the tour of Badin Lake .

Donald

What a great boat! Just a matter of time before you give the keys to the '05 to Kristin.

Tim / Peter
I am sure the carb can use some help (rebuild) after sitting for a couple of years (doubt the PO drained / fogged). As far as fuel goes at this point I am running out of a 5 gallon can with 1/4" fuel line tied into the fuel pump.

As far as running it out I am trying not to blow it up.......need to do something better than a bucket for a seat as well.

Carb rebuild and ignition tuneup time then!

49 on the GPS is as strong as any of them, next time wring it out like you mean it! See if you can get the last digit off the prop size, most likely a 12RH14 (12x14) but would be good to confirm. Reid may have an oj for you but the acme (1210) will most likely be the best performer.

I would be willing to bet the oil sprayed into the cylinders burned off in the first 10 minutes of running

Back in the water this morning for some more fun. Boat started right up but continues to idle very rough I suspect the plugs are still "wet" from the cylinder oil bath of mystery oil. Additionally I am guessing the carb could use some attention but that is beyond my capabilities at this point. I am guessing that I will be able to shame some help from others here.

Set the GoPro up and grabbed some video that needs to be downloaded and uploaded later.

Hit 49 on the gps ~4700 rpm with more to go on the throttle. Easily outpaced the 206.

Current prop is a federal Mogul 5014 12RH1. Looking at the hull it looks as though at some point something not to good happened with a prop and the hull as I see indications of a repair.

Thanks Bruce - I think I did pretty well. To get the boat running I have added plugs, wires, impeller, temp battery and fuel.

I have confirmed with the PO the aft lifting ring was used for skiing /wake boarding. The PO was not sure if the boat came with a pylon or not but is going to check with his Uncle and get back to me.

I am heading back to the lake today and will try to remember the measure the height / length of the lifting ring.

IAughtNaut wrote: I see the problem F12

I tried that too...no workee.


john

That thing sounds wicked bad nasty. Copper pipes?

john b wrote: You may call that Mustang tiny, but you have one more foot of spacious luxury than some of us.

Try 3.5", John... 71+ mustang used the same hull as the Skier and Ski Tique (16'5"). I think the length difference vs the 1gen stang was mostly in the nose. 74+ Mustang 17 is a different animal- longer and wider.

Thanks Greg, I needed that!

I see the problem

F12

NCH20SKIER wrote: Trying again from the laptop

Greg,
You can edit your posts for corrections. You're confusing me!