Saving Old Seagulls

Ok, so I removed the screw and placed it in a Zip-Loc bag.



The tap/knob turns freely, however it does not pull out.

I shall soak it some more.

Mike

Thanks, Keith. I managed to unscrew the Fuel Cock from the tank after leaving it soaked in kerosine overnight. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j304/awhitecat/scamp/Seagull/image.jpg1_zpsajtienpj.jpg There is the In Tank Filter that you mentioned. Does it slip out of the Fuel Cock? It looks clean e...

You are right, Keith. Trying to work on this Seagull with two open-ended Whitworth spanners and a shifter isn't going to work. I've ordered a combination set of Whitworth 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16". Not the best quality, however we shall see. ...

I haven't had that successful a morning. I haven't managed to dismantle the Champion 8 COM. It's still soaking anyway. I removed the fuel tank. It did have some fairly black sludge in it! http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j304/awhitecat/scamp/Seagull/image.jpg1_zps59lp33z7.jpg I cannot undo the Fuel...

Ok, I shall try dismantling the Champion 8 COM. I presume you lock the outer part with a spanner then turn the inner part with another. I have had it soaking overnight in kerosine. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j304/awhitecat/scamp/Seagull/image.jpg1_zpsicsjdyiw.jpg I have undone the fuel tank c...

Thanks for that again, Keith. So now I have it clamped to a piece of timber in my vice. Makes it easier for working on. Do these engines mind lying down? Do they leak if they are lying down? I know some outboards can only lay down on one side. I've pulled the spark plug. It seems to be a Champion 8 ...

This is our Transom Bracket (Mount? What term do most people use?). Is there anything missing? http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j304/awhitecat/scamp/Seagull/image.jpg1_zpsbzxgz2zb.jpg Does anybody have a photograph or diagram showing clearly where the Transom Bracket fits and how the Seagull motor ...

I shall order a new spark plug today. The Champion D-16 looks like it. However I have seen online that the Champion D-9 is better for less maintenance and better running. Is this correct for my GFP1396GG7. Could I have some help on that, please?

Mike

Thank you for that, Keith

Regards, Mike

What are the sizes of Whitworth spanners/sockets, we require for working on a Seagull Engine from 1977? Another website on Seagulls, recommends 3/8", 1/4, 5/15 Whitworth. Would this be correct?

Thank you for your help.

We have a Seagull Outboard. It seems to have been stored carefully in an upright position and wrapped in burlap. It looks like this http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j304/awhitecat/image.jpg1_zpsl4z7jdsx.jpg It has the Serial # GFP1396GG7. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j304/awhitecat/image.jpg2_...