Took the M17 out for its first shake down

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   1979 Mustang 17 w/ 302 4V

Did really well for having only 10 hours logged in the last 5 years (so the previous owner tells me).  Somebody put in a rubber expanding freeze plug (one you can pop in and out easily to drain the block) and under a WOT run it popped out.  Ended up catching it quickly, engine got a little hot but nothing crazy.  I logged a top speed of about 45mph on the GPS with a very, very old 3 blade prop.  Engine sounds very healthy it seems.  Love how the thing sounds.

Things I need to replace:
Valve cover gaskets
PCV Grommets
Oil cap gasket
Freeze plug
Exhaust manifold hoses

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	1979 Mustang 17 w/ 302 4V Did really well for having only 10 hours logged in the last 5 years (so the previous owner tells me). Somebody put in a rubber expanding freeze plug (one you can pop in and out easily to drain the block) and under a WOT run it popped out. Ended up catching it quickly, engine got a little hot but nothing crazy. I logged a top speed of about 45mph on the GPS with a very, very old 3 blade prop. Engine sounds very healthy it seems. Love how the thing sounds. Things I need to replace: Valve cover gaskets PCV Grommets Oil cap gasket Freeze plug Exhaust manifold hoses

Took the M17 out for its first shake down

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