Saving Old Seagulls

Hello again, just returned from doing my bi-annual (what every husband has to do) keep the wife happy by going to a Cliff Richard concert. Well that's what I'm forced into. Back to my Century. If this has been explained before sorry. I'm not getting a good continuous spark so I'm trying to check the...

Hi chaps, I'm trying to get an old century up and running but there's only an occasional spark. Having read old posts on the subject I've realised I need to check the ignition system with a meter. Ha ha ha, this is where I become a nurd, I'm not fluent in these things, so I need help please. I've bo...

This is where I like this forum. At first glance I was very much attracted to this, however having read all the comments, my interest has gone completely. It looks good, but what's the point in buying it if the parts are all wrong? To the novice it would be the pinnacle to show off then your world w...

Hi guys, just thought I'd mention, these tools can be bought in various sizes. I bought one and found it too big but got a small one and it's ideal for all sizes of bores. Quite cheap to buy from an online tool shop.

Gerard

Thanks again, I'll give some of these suggestions a go. I'm well pleased with my new toy, it was a bargain at £40 so a little time spent on cleaning it up should be all it needs I think.

Cheers Lads, as I said it had old fuel in it so it's in dire need of a good clean. I'll give the shingle a go. Any advice on Amal twin jet cleaning won't go amiss either guys. At first I thought it had been against creosotte, but now I realise it's the remnants of the old fuel.

Hi Guys. I've recently bought my first Silver Century, however by the looks of it, it's been dormant for a while, left with petrol in the tank. I've managed to clean the carb, well maybe another hour or so might be required as I've just read some posts and see Amal twin jet carbs take a bit of clean...

Thanks Stelios

Thanks, now the idiot in me comes with my next question. An Amal Carb, I'm stripping it down to clean it as it's been lying with fuel in it for a long time, however the barrel won't move to get the throttle cable off, is it just a case of letting it soak in clean diesel or WD40? Can anyone tell me h...

Thanks Stelios and Niander. I'll check fleebay whilst I await John SOS to reply.

Hi Guys I've just got my fourth gull, a Silver Century WSL772EE7. Having three 40+ engines I've never read any threads related to Amal Carbs or the SC itself, now I'm wishing I had. As we normally find with discarded engines, it's needing a full overhaul. First question I have. When stripping and cl...

How easy would it be to make one, and quite cheap. It's simple but effective looking.
Us dinghy doodlers would use them more than the likes of speed merchants like .........who's that guy with the yellow speedster, ha ha, sorry Charles.
Nice idea though.

Gerard

Hi Guys, just a quick message of "Good Wishes" to you all for the festive season. Sadly I've embarked on a new way of making a living, driving a taxi, so from today I'll be driving and sleeping until it's all over with, hence my early post. Many thanks for the help and advice throughout th...

Jerry the old ones are always the best.

Hey Mate, that's a lot of metal. What's the chances of any of it being restored? Good to hear your mum's improving health wise, I'm sure you'll look good in a nurse' uniform taking care of her. I see you've got quite a mixture of engines their, you must sort them out and tell us exactly what you hav...