Saving Old Seagulls

That's great, thank you very much.

Loads on ebay including stainless for around £3 for ten.

Hi,

I just had to split a gearbox as the engine wasn't pumping water. Both screws sheared off.

Does anyone have spare gearbox screws or know the thread for me to search the internet for replacments?

I just pour some in, then stand the engine vertical to allow the access to drain and screw the filler plug back in. Jobs a good'un

I think we've all seen some cracked blocks fetch some good money.

I was just looking as i'm on the look out for a 40 series block.

I just saw this on the bay, it made me chuckle i admit. :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Seagull-100-cylinder-block-and-head-for-repair-/251252028696?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_Boat_Engines_EngineParts_SM&hash=item3a7fc9b518

Including the posted question and answer,

Q: hi,its a common ...

Yes the OEM are very expensive for parts, but i always buy bearings and seals from a bearing supplier. Much cheaper, also loads on ebay.

Ah the callers....

I have registered with the relevent TPS.

I have been polite and said 'no' then hung up.

Nothing works......

I have read that if you are foul mouthed and abuse them they black list you.

So i have tried the later, oh it's fun. But difficult with kids about, but i have shut ...

Firstly i'm a fan of head removal and a good grind/drill out of the hard corrosion. But it'll be go to apply a treatment after the mechanical cleaning.


At work we have a chemical called Deoxidine. Anyone heard of it?

In the past i have immersed rusty items into the fluid. It fizzes off the ...

Have you done the basics? Checked the points gap and clean the points.

Hi,

I may be intrested, i'm only in Fareham.

I will pm you my email address.

Andy

As for the gasket question, no the plastic bowel 'newer type' like yours didnt have a gasket.

It doesnt matter as the gaskets dont do anything, the bowel has a hole in it.

I always like to hear of a new enthusiast.

I can see you will get a second motor soon, keep an eye on the bay and the likes of Gumtree. You will really enjoy a complete overhaul.

On a lighter note...

Thanks guys :)

OK, here is a link to a photobucket album with a few photos and a video running ...

Shame, i just sold one on Ebay

Im a fan of braid, the good points are,

Smaller diameter, meaning a lot less drag in a tide run
Positive feel to your lead and bait


The bad points are,

Nighmare if you get line twist or knots
Can be cut easily if rubbed against rocks, hence why some favour a shock leader
Expensive

Hi,

I am having a bit of a tidy up, and i found a small weedless prop.

Its only about a 5.5" outside diameter, i asssume it was for a 40 Minus?

I never seen one this small before, are they rare?