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Riley
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JDD must have had a swim platform on his boat. Why else would you be climbing over it?
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Hollywood
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Gary S
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Or a ladder Bruce I'm thinking of taking mine off,if my gelcoat mix is still good |
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TRBenj
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Fixed it for you, Gary. ;) Olive oyle ('70) and my cousins '68 both have original ladders and no clearance bar... Apparently for good reason (besides physically interfering in their mounting locations). http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2041 |
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JDD33
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Hmmmmm......I don't recall the shaved toe incident....... The Mustang is back for a while I could check for any leftover toe parts... |
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Old school goin back to school!
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Hollywood
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It was a hot pick up, and drop off a sunset multi-man barefoot run after a long day of drinking. I remember clipping that rope guard climbing into the boat and thinking, man that thing is majorly in the way. John had beer on board and I chugged one on the way to meeting up with the crew. Then I threw up in my mouth on the next deep water.
My toe was burning and later I saw most of the skin was gone from the top knuckle. So, sorry for any blood stains in or around the back of the back of the boat. |
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JDD33
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Ok it's starting to come back.....
Sorry bout the toe, after Christmas I'll go out and check the guard and if the edges are still sharp I'll smooth/round them off a bit! |
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Hollywood
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Nature of the beast. I don't think I even realized it was there, let alone had the coordination and agility to clear the clearance bar...
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NCH20SKIER
Grand Poobah Joined: December-16-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2207 |
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Gave a look today for evidence of the rope guard and clean up the top sides a bit - no signs of a rope guard that may have been installed /removed - same goes for a ladder unless someone was good with repairs.
Good news is that it the top sides cleaned up well and most of the accessories work - no blower/ horn. [/IMG] [/IMG] Battery is on the charger and weather permitting tomorrow could be the day to reconnect the hoses and turn the key. |
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john b
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it is cleaning up nicely, can't wait for a video of it running. It looks very clean with those glass vents and no clearance bar. I don't see any evidence of a stern light, is there one on there?
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1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox"
If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
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74Wind
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look at the transom you can see the stern light
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8122pbrainard
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John, It's the era of the white transom light and the all around white on the windshield. Yes, It sure is cleaning up great. |
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NCH20SKIER
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john b
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Thanks.
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1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox"
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Gary S
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Looking good!
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seacamper
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1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar
1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
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Hollywood
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What are you going to do about the big hole in the floor where the pylon goes?
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NCH20SKIER
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That pylon is going back in. I am considering if it runs decent I may bring it to the SJRR to get some advice / tuning done
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NCH20SKIER
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Tom
Did Ron make that one and is it solid bar stock? Ron is a pretty handy fella. |
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seacamper
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Yes, he did. It was $170 installed with backer plates on it so kids could hang on to it all day without breaking it. It really helps them step in from the platform.
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1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar
1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
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TRBenj
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No original pylon means it likely wouldn't have had a clearance bar. I wouldn't put the 74+ style like that on a '71... The triangle style or a full up ladder would look much better.
Cleaning up really nicely! Make sure to soak the cylinders with ATF if it hasn't spun over in a while. Rotating it by hand with a breaker bar before reaching for the key isnt a bad idea either. Crank bolt is 15/16". Fun little holiday project you've got there! |
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8122pbrainard
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Tim, Thanks for your original comments. I especially like the ladder without a swim platform idea. |
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Gary S
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HM also recommends that before startup each season to pull the valve covers and oil up the valve train. Their style of exhausts makes removing the covers easy.
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NCH20SKIER
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Tim
The cylinders got a mystery oil soaking and turning last weekend in advance of the oil change.. I would be ok with a period correct pylon if one can be located. I would suppose that absent a pylon towing was from the lifting eye. |
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NCH20SKIER
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So I popped the valve covers off and not that I know what to look for - it appeared good to me - no rust, some (minor) visible oil. I did see the heads wer stamped 351 and WF. Anything I should look for of particular importance?
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john b
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That is really interesting. My Holman Moody book said they got 302 engines from Ford for marinization with 351 heads. My H/M 302/235hp 4V has 302 heads on it ( also WFs). I can tell the heads have been off by the unpainted head gaskets. I now wonder if someone did a valve/head job and just got rebuilt 302s as an exchange, not knowing any better? If so it probably isn't 10.5:1 any more. Makes me think I need the GT40P heads or at least the original 351 heads if I can find them. I'm taking a look at the spare engine tomorrow to confirm what it has. It is a 210hp 2V with lower compression though. Sounds like yours may be the most original H/M powered boat out there. Does your tag say 10.5:1 CR? Post a photo of it if you get a chance.
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65 'cuda
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I may have what you need for the pylon, out of my 73. Tim or someone else will know if it is the right diameter, but I suspect it is. I'll get some measurements if you would like.
Gary |
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NCH20SKIER
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Gary
That would be great - appreciate it. |
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TRBenj
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The '73-75 pylon is smaller diameter than the 2.5" used 76+, but the style is not the same as the pylons used 68-72. They're aluminum instead of steel and use the newer 2-piece ring and finger that was offered through '87. I have pics somewhere I could dig up.
76+ with the larger diameter, and more importantly, the flange and backing plate at the floor, are a functional upgrade for sure. I wouldn't go swapping out an originally pylon, but since you already have the newer one, I'd probably opt to use it if you can't find a period correct one by the time the floor is done. Greg, I'd say you're right- no original pylon meant the rear lifting rib would have served tow duty. I bet that lasted a few years- until they bent it. |
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NCH20SKIER
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