Saving Old Seagulls

Get also a 9.20mm or a bit less drill. That's the tap drill diameter.

If my memory serves me well it is 7/16 BSW.

Looks pretty original to me.


Merry Xmas everybody!

Also the studs are coated with something, maybe to protect them. Previous owner did some tricks possibly?

Ouch.. head, prop, lever, fuel cap..

With just a glimpse.

Hi, The real benefit, if you ask me, is that you removed the crud! 70psi is a bit low for forties but would still run for a looong time. Certainly 120 is better but does it sounds too high? Correct me if I am wrong, I thought that forties at their best reach 100psi. (Honing also raises compression) ...

The nicks on top of the piston?

Piston still seized in the bore or freed after seizure.

I think this will help

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Inboard or what?

I was refering to the spray can button! Obviously not the type of motors to restore. Only in case you inherit them.

Oooooh this button..!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-seagull-out ... 3f4c8dcd3c

Bingo mate!!!

I see no reason to replace the block unsell it is cracked or corroded bably around the ring that seal the compration together with the cylinder head. So it is some rust that blocks the pipe most probable. I would remove the exhaust, the water transfer tube and fitting and see what's wrong. If that c...