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by Journeyman
Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Living the dream!
Replies: 3
Views: 3185

Re: Living the dream!

Well done, it’s nice when it all comes together, especially when a stranger takes an interest.
Great story, Dave.
by Journeyman
Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:29 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Fuel air Mixture question
Replies: 2
Views: 2899

Re: Fuel air Mixture question

You can adjust the height of the needle on the Villiers carb. Undo the ring on the top of the carb and lift the piston and needle out. There is a small screw on the top of the piston usually set level with the top. Screw it down to weaken the mix don’t overdo it. Timing is set and can not be altered...
by Journeyman
Sat Aug 13, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Started 40+ project backwards
Replies: 10
Views: 6210

Re: Started 40+ project backwards

Hi Charles, As you surmise I have a full boat building workshop and everything you would expect to find after 60 odd years of work. My attitude if it’s broke fix it, the last thing we need is more gash to throw away. I would think the cranks where made in Villiers Street then taken somewhere for the...
by Journeyman
Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Marston Advert
Replies: 1
Views: 2969

Re: Marston Advert

Proper bit of history there with a date!
Thanks for sharing will be interesting to discover how it fits into the move to Bristol.
by Journeyman
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Started 40+ project backwards
Replies: 10
Views: 6210

Re: Started 40+ project backwards

Just some information in case you decide to cut a new thread. The core diameter of 7/16" BSF is 0.3663" and the outer diameter of 3/8" BSF is 0.3750 only 0.0087 dif which is well in tolerance. It would be very easy to get some Hex Bar the same size as the original Nut and drill and ta...
by Journeyman
Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Started 40+ project backwards
Replies: 10
Views: 6210

Re: Started 40+ project backwards

Looks like you have a few problems, the crank shaft thread is 7/16 x 18 BSF if you can find the correct Die try restoring the thread. And then use a new flywheel nut. Timing is set and there is no provision for altering it. A screw on the underside of the magneto plate locates in a dimple on the cra...
by Journeyman
Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Favorite Tank Paint in your Neck of the Woods
Replies: 9
Views: 7108

Re: Favorite Tank Paint in your Neck of the Woods

Hi Mhops, we are lucky where I live in that we have a good Auto Paint Shop that specialises in mixing colours for local garages. As well as supplying paint for spraying they can put any paint they mix into Rattle Cans. They stock petrol resistant paint and laquer clear coat. I’d suggest finding a si...
by Journeyman
Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:26 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Seagull model 40
Replies: 9
Views: 8250

Re: Seagull model 40

Is this the type of Tap you have Skip? Tap.jpg If so it should have one of this type of plunger with a cork seal, there is a small screw retaining the plunger in the tap. plunger.jpg The corks sometimes dry up and allow petrol to leak, if you remove the plunger and put it in boiling water they often...
by Journeyman
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
Topic: Bermuda 2022 Round the Island Seagull Race
Replies: 6
Views: 7737

Re: Bermuda 2022 Round the Island Seagull Race

Thanks for the report, good reading.
by Journeyman
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Save a Scotsman's arteries! (Century question)
Replies: 1
Views: 3074

Re: Save a Scotsman's arteries! (Century question)

Hi Rich, I’ve had good luck back flushing with a garden hose. If you take the nozzle from a calking gun and cut it so the diameter is a tight fit in the water outlet it’s easy to hold it in place. Both my Centuries have five bladed Hydro Fans, the Century has a 9" diameter with a 3.5-1 ratio bo...
by Journeyman
Sat May 28, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Seagull model 40
Replies: 9
Views: 8250

Re: Seagull model 40

Yes that’s a good solution Skip, split the PVC and use two hose clamps to hold it closed. If your Jon boat is what I’m thinking of it’s easily driven and the 40 will be just the job. You will be able to adjust the height with the lenth of the PVC. Usually having the water level with the bolt that cl...
by Journeyman
Sat May 28, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Seagull model 40
Replies: 9
Views: 8250

Re: Seagull model 40

Yes Skip, they came in short and long shaft, dimensions are the same for the 40's and the 100 (Century)
Short is for a 16" transom and the long for a 22"
Overall length for the short is 37.5" and 43.5" for the long.
Welcome to the group, Dave.
by Journeyman
Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Surviving the Seagull
Replies: 3
Views: 6794

Surviving the Seagull

Here is a piece penned by Donald Street Jr ( he is a well known sailor and writer now in his 90's and reminiscing at the Scuttlebutt)
Surviving the Seagull outboard era. https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2022 ... board-era/
by Journeyman
Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Outboards for Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 5288

Re: Outboards for Sale

Unfortunately I live to far away for it to make economic sense to come and pick it up. Otherwise I would be interested in the Forty Plus.

Dave.
by Journeyman
Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: A live one in Brittany
Replies: 1
Views: 5028

Re: A live one in Brittany

Nicely captured moment, she looks like a lugger and is making good headway with the seagull.
They have all contingences covered with a sculling oar shipped ready to go!

Dave.