Saving Old Seagulls

Wanted: A Seagull 170 in good running order.

JJ

Hello Roy,
I would love to see pics of the seagulls if possible.
Please send to my email if you can
jayjays@northrock.bm

Sincerely,
JJ

No worries Charles. I realize now that you are truly a "Seagullian". I never really used to care about placement in these races. I recently bought a Sport only because I just can't handle 9 hrs+ in the hot sun with a cooler full of beer anymore -and that's only the "warm up"! I a...

Hey Charles,
Just saw your post for the 170. Still for sale?

JJ

Hey that's nice to know you guys. And yes it does have a little lever to adjust the timing. Also, we are having yet anothe RISR scheduled for this Saturday. I'll be racing a "Flea" with a Sport (if that means anything to you). I have thought about racing a 170 if I can find one. Are they r...

Yes Charles I just checked. It simply has OA 633 and nothing else.
Is that good???!!
Sincerely,
JJ

I also had a look atr the serial no. which is OA 633. What year would that be?

I had a little poke with the engine today. Everything turns relatively freely. Did not try to start it. Couldn't get a spark but al electrics intact. I used a lead of of one of my parts motors and this could have been the problem. Tank is dirty!!!! Inside the cylinder looks clean and piston does wha...

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