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by Ferrier120
Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Brittania part and question
Replies: 3
Views: 15020

Re: Brittania part and question

The depth of a standard tank is 4 inches (apparently they did a long range tank which was a lot deeper)

Sorry, but I don't have a spare retaining clip.

Attached is an early example with original paint and decal - paint may be faded as I've seen slightly later models in a darker blue
by Ferrier120
Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Anzani pilot
Replies: 7
Views: 7731

Re: Anzani pilot

The MK3 was introduced in 1958 and was 2.5hp. It was about the mid 60s when the 3hp appeared as a Mk4 and the Mk5 had the 'P' shaped steering hoop with tiller.
by Ferrier120
Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:51 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: B.M.B. Mariner
Replies: 20
Views: 16870

Re: B.M.B. Mariner

With reference to fuel mix, I have found a sales leaflet from about 1953 which states one third of a pint of oil to the gallon - but personally I would stick to 16:1 as a little extra oil in not going to hurt. According to a handbook for a 1950s Britannia outboard with Villiers ignition, the points ...
by Ferrier120
Wed Feb 09, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: B.M.B. Mariner
Replies: 20
Views: 16870

Re: B.M.B. Mariner

For a 1940s Britannia Outboard it stated 16:1
For a 1950s Britannia Outboard it stated 20:1
For a 1950s Swordfish Outboard it stated 25:1
Unfortunately this is all I can find at present, when I get a bit more time I'll see if I can find some more info
by Ferrier120
Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: B.M.B. Mariner
Replies: 20
Views: 16870

Re: B.M.B. Mariner

A couple of great questions to which I don't have an answer, but I agree with your thoughts on reducing the water flow to ensure the engine doesn't run too hot or too cold especially when BMB were selling their engines all over the world. It would be nice if someone had an owners handbook that might...
by Ferrier120
Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: B.M.B. Mariner
Replies: 20
Views: 16870

Re: B.M.B. Mariner

The con rods are solid bronze - no white metal or bearings.
Gaskets are paper except for the ones between the silencer box and engine which are copper and heat resistant material (asbestos type).






















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by Ferrier120
Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: Bug Reports and Announcements
Topic: Identify this old outboard
Replies: 2
Views: 6617

Re: Identify this old outboard

This looks like a British Anzani Pilot 3hp as it has the double transom clamps, but tank, tiller and shroud around the flywheel in not original. Hope this helps.
by Ferrier120
Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: B.M.B. Mariner
Replies: 20
Views: 16870

Re: B.M.B. Mariner

Hi Bernie The Mariner was introduced in 1933 with a 3:1 reduction gearbox which changed to 2:1 in 1946 and was in production up to at least 1950. The majority of Middy and Mariner motors I've come across have brass instruction plates soldered to the top of the tank. The motor looks to be in good con...
by Ferrier120
Sun May 17, 2020 8:05 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Early British Seagull tank
Replies: 12
Views: 22114

Re: Early British Seagull tank

Found this magazine advert which I hope might be of interest.
by Ferrier120
Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Mystery outboard
Replies: 10
Views: 19714

Re: Mystery outboard

Found a couple of images from sales leaflets (sorry if the quality is not very good) - transom bracket is the main difference
by Ferrier120
Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: British Anzani decals
Replies: 4
Views: 14180

Re: British Anzani decals

Many years ago I purchased a set from a company called 'Classic Transfers' - not sure if they still do them.
by Ferrier120
Sun Sep 29, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Britannia ID Help
Replies: 26
Views: 48154

Re: Britannia ID Help

I believe both engines are Britannias. The one on the right being the 'Service Model' dating from around 1945 as it has the fishtail exhaust, whilst the other is the next incarnation and was available from around April 1946 to sometime in 1949 when they redesigned the exhaust and replaced the 'wings...
by Ferrier120
Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:02 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: BMB Britannia coil fix?
Replies: 23
Views: 44556

Re: BMB Britannia coil fix?

The coil is sometimes referred to as a Villiers 'Twin Spark' , I've found a label on one which gives it the number 1042 x 4E. Tried one of the Villiers spares companies a couple of years back who quoted, I think, £85 +vat to rewind one. Many years ago I tried using a Seagull coil with a soldered on ...
by Ferrier120
Sun Dec 16, 2018 6:44 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Non seagull
Replies: 9
Views: 19070

Re: Non seagull

In the early 60's there were several companies, including: Auto Products, Brit, Coventry Apex, Deflectajet, Dolphin, K.Skinner, Sea Bee, Seachief and Tidemaster, who used the JAP (John Alfred Prestwich) 34cc and 80cc air cooled industrial engine as the basis for their outboards. Although there are s...
by Ferrier120
Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: New to the board and I have a BMB Swordfish
Replies: 9
Views: 17825

Re: New to the board and I have a BMB Swordfish

This looks more like the Britannia rather than the Swordfish.