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zwoobah 
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 Posted: September-29-2018 at 9:36pm |
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Pretty sure 351R stands for RACE MOTOR.
Here’s the tag. It’s a 351W. I think the R means either reverse rotation, right hand rotation, or rebuilt. The supplier is out of business and I don’t have paperwork, so who knows. 
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KENO
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Posted: September-29-2018 at 8:26pm |
Nice looking boat but that engine is a mystery for sure, since Ford never made anything called a 351R.  You most likely have a 351W. Maybe the R was somebody's way of trying to tell you it's it's reverse rotation. Somebody is bound to come along and ask if it's reverse rotation and a bunch of other engine questions Some engine pictures would be good |
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Gary S
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Posted: September-29-2018 at 6:11pm |
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There are 2 different stops on a #2 that I can think of my avatar has the upright ones. I have the measurements, I will find them and post later.
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SNobsessed
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Posted: September-29-2018 at 6:00pm |
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In addition to your above plan, I would disconnect battery.
The rest of the stuff (like alignment, repacking gland, RWP impeller) can be done in the spring. For bow stop, I would copy a CC trailer #2 design. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: September-29-2018 at 4:54pm |
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Welcome to CCfan and yes, congratulations on picking up that Mustang.
There really isn't a specific list for the Mustang. Treat it just lick you would with any other inboard of the era. I would suggest checking the engine/shaft/strut alignment as well as the condition of the stringers. In the reference section there's a PCM engine manual that should be close to the 351 you have. The layup section may be beneficial to look at. |
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rebel skier
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Posted: September-29-2018 at 4:39pm |
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Congratulations, She is a beauty.
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Hotty Toddy lets go skiing!
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zwoobah
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Posted: September-29-2018 at 4:17pm |
  
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zwoobah
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Posted: September-29-2018 at 4:10pm |
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Just picked up this 1968 Mustang yesterday. It was repowered with a 351R at some point in the 70s. Got new gelcoat three years back and appears to be in pretty solid shape, just needing some tinkering. It’s pretty quick with the 351.
Unfortunately our boating season in New England is coming to an end. I will winterize and shrink wrap the mustang soon. What would you all suggest for a punch list of Mustang-specific maintenance items? I already plan to properly winterize the motor and change the oil in the engine and trans. The trailer is missing the forward stop - I don’t plan to tow it any distance until I figure out a replacement. Any suggestions? The V-frame design isn’t compatible with a modern winch tower. This is replacing my 2001 13’ Whaler and will life on a lake in NH. My dad previously had a 2001 Malibu Sunsetter LXi, so I’m happy to be back in an inboard boat. Foolishly I forgot to write down the hull number. Can an original build sheet be pulled for these boats? |
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