Saving Old Seagulls

Another Pic. of the Gearbox. Some similarities with the Britannia maybe, except for the Brass adjuster at the front of the gearbox.
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Hi BP, Thanks for the info. I do have a Clipper with a Victa 18 engine, and a Clipper with a Villiers 7F. Both units are very similar, but still lots of differences to the one I am asking about. One thing is the exhaust. On my other Clippers, they have a Finned Casting (Cooling) as part of the upper...

Thanks Oyster, I think its an Australian unit. Air Cooled, probably lawnmower type engine.

Thanks for your replies, B and S, but I have BNB and a Triton, and it is nothing like this one. Im sure its aussie.
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And another.
Maybe incorrect Propellor ?
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Another pic

Hi All,
Another recent purchase. This unit did have a Victa Lawnmower engine that is obviously incorrect. Could it have been a Hurricane motor, or a Simplex?
Any ideas??
Thanks in advance.
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Mark

Looks like a lot of time has been spent, cleaning and preparing for paint. Have you decided which colour you are going to use.?
Another showpiece in the making.
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Looks like a great project. Hard to find in that condition. You may need to build a transport frame, so you can move it around.
Look forward to more pics.
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Looks good. I don't know what the exchange rate is atm , but may be worth bringing over.
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BP,
Great that you are putting the effort in to the Perkins. It doesn't matter what motor you have, as its up to the individual .
Waiting to see some better photos.
Love your enthusiasm.
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If it was mine, I would replace the block. If you are going to restore the engine, it will have to be dismantled for cleaning etc, so you will be able to decide then. Im sure it could be welded, but its unlikely to look "Factory". Century blocks are reasonably easy to find. Fuel tank is a ...

Cool, Thanks for that.!!
I think I know where I can get a parts outboard.
I think I have heard that the BMB motors had Head / Block Corrosion problems, probably like most water cooled motors.
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Wooops !! LOL
I didn't realise I was a Collectors Item LOL
My Seagull Manual Amal page is dated Jan 1978.
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Yes, Its a Victa lawnmower engine. I would like to know what the lower unit is from. Maybe I will find the correct engine for it someday.