Maintenance

I recently bought a 1972 Correct Craft Mustang, it has either a 302 or a 351 ford engine in it but im not sure exactly, ? What are the best things that I can do to this boat and the engine that will make it last. Any tips will help. Thanks

Hi Tjeff, you've found a great site here for information and maintenance tips on your new boat. A few things you will want to do as far as maintenance goes is: change your engine oil & filter seasonaly (no more than every 50 hours though and preferably at the end of the skiing season); replace the raw water pump impeller every year or two; make sure your drive belts are in good shape (and carry a spare); fog your engine at the end of each season or for long layup periods (6 weeks or more); drain your block, manifolds and tranny cooler of water prior to any hard freeze and keep some sort of fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-bil) in your tank to prevent fuel from gumming. These are some general practices that will help prevent problems. There are a few guys here that have Mustangs that can offer more specific tips on your particular boat. In addition to the electronic ignition mod offered above, I'd also update that old alternator and external voltage regulator setup on your boat with a newer type alternator with an integrated regulator (that is if someone hasn't already done so). Good luck and happy boating with your new toy. And stay tuned for more good advice from this site.