I guess you will all have seen this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/british-seagu ... SwIWVY~jun
I read about the Con Rod Big End problem and how difficult getting a replacement would be
but now that I've been outbid what would you expect this to go for?
BTW I'm not bidding on it again
170 on fleebay
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170 on fleebay
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Re: 170 on fleebay
Yep, i've been watching this one too. A bit too far north for me.
As for what it will sell for depends on what the bidder/s thinks it's worth in its current state.
As it's missing the recoil unit (there's a few of these around at the moment) this will have an impact on the end price.
As long as it runs well enough with no unusual noises it could be a good 'un, but then again it could also be a nightmare.You never know...
I'm gonna guess at £70 plus when it's finished.
Jon
As for what it will sell for depends on what the bidder/s thinks it's worth in its current state.
As it's missing the recoil unit (there's a few of these around at the moment) this will have an impact on the end price.
As long as it runs well enough with no unusual noises it could be a good 'un, but then again it could also be a nightmare.You never know...
I'm gonna guess at £70 plus when it's finished.
Jon
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Re: 170 on fleebay
This is quite an early 170 by the colour, not only the unavailability of the con rod is a major problem, the inner exhausts are no longer available & they rot really badly, the main bearings are very prone to wear & they're no longer available from Seagull, though I do have some new ones but they will need reaming in situ.
Not really the ideal Seagull for anyone with limited mechanical ability & no access to an engineering workshop!
Not really the ideal Seagull for anyone with limited mechanical ability & no access to an engineering workshop!
Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.