Saving Old Seagulls

Seagulls sales were still strong in the 1970s, and they actually kept going with declining sales until the 1990s.

Bayonet cap is indeed fuel cap. Magneto numbers on magnetos with the "coolie hat" flywheel usually have a JM number stamped on the flywheel. This is useful as it is known that the JM numbers were issued out from Villiers in number order, so generally follow seagull production from the earl...

The points open to create the spark. The rest of the time they should be closed.

I haven't got a clue what any of this means

That looks like a decent engine. Enjoy :P You are right, the British Seagull company took over during the run of production, and at some point the branding on the tank changed to British Seagull. I think it was during 1937, but can't remember, there is a copy of the articles of incorporation or simi...

UPDATE: Scott parts have now closed, the 7/16 x 19 spigots and nuts in brass can be bought here:
https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/produ ... and-nipple

That’s the stamp used by the ministry inspector. Indicates an original gearbox for sure.

One thing to note re using 2 pack rattle cans. The hardener is highly toxic, and this paint should only be used with a air fed mask in a proper spray booth with extraction.

Hugz is back! Where have you been?

To clean out the tank, I do the following start with soaking with kerosene (Paraffin in the UK) after that drain and fill will a caustic soda solution. After that put a handful of clean pea gravel in and shake, shake, shake. Remove the gravel and inspect, repeat if required. For paint simoniz tough ...

There is no such thing as a "Navy model"

Any better photos of the stamp?

Charles L would like that

Which model are you looking for?

Don't put grease in the lower unit, it will result in little or no lubrication to the gears and pinion bush. If you put 140 grade oil in and fill it to just below the level of the prop shaft it will be fine. It’s a special gearbox grease (00/000) for open and closed gearboxes in industrial use. It’...

Looks like another great event