Saving Old Seagulls

Had another session today. Gave the top end a general clean using WD40 and a brush. The water jacket zinc coating is still in place and in fairly good condition. It's making me wonder whether it will will need any more work externally. I also got the flywheel cover off and gave it an initial scrub, ...

I've used oven cleaner to soften up the carbon deposits in the past. Also a long soak (couple of days at least) in penetrating oil of some sort should help. If you can get a very small electricians screwdriver under the end of the ring after soaking for a few days then the ring should slowly prise o...

I have just had a further session getting to know this engine. I've taken the carb off and discovered the threads in the carb body are no longer there. As I have another 102 waiting major surgery, I have managed to reclaim the carb body from that engine, so will will be able to use original float ho...

Thanks H-A. I've put oil in the crank case and cylinder and turned the flywheel slowly. It's freeing up nicely. I'll take a look at the points next week and see if a spark can be found... In the meantime I'll be checking what what the original spec should be. One things for sure, it's going to be a ...

Hello all. I have just obtained SD 2589L3. Condition is reasonable, will rotate, albeit stiffly but is without a gearbox. The engine has obviously been sat for years, but under a coat of dirt the condition seems reasonable. I'm planning a nut and bolt rebuild, but will do a little research first. Th...

Thanks, I'm keeping an eye open at the moment. I just got a very clean and original late 1970s 40 plus with clutch from just down the road on ebay, without a tank, so patience seems to be the key!

What would tempt you to think about a swap?

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I meant one of the 102s produced for the navy with bronze bits.

Would anyone know of a suitable engine for sale? I would be looking to restore to original condition.

Finally got my first seagull for myself. A 40plus with clutch, short of a tank. Bought it on ebay as a project, but it is far too good too strip down! A full service and clean, plus a tank and that will be ready to use. The century gearbox parts are at work being blasted and dipped, and will be havi...

Fair point, I'm half way between Derby & Nottingham, but I sail out of Ipswich for a sail training scheme. The seagull I'm restoring is for a friend from Colchester who has an historic Hilyard 1/4 tonner also under restoration. I'm keen to help keeping the old girls going! Thats the Seagull and ...

Hi Charles, The seagull I'm repairing is a century serial number LLSL664N6. Long shaft, but no clutch. The exhaust tube is 16" long, is that right for a long shaft? I wondering if it has been chopped? I've now got it fully stripped down. The top end is fine, apart from blocked up water passages...

Hi, first time post! I'm looking for spares for the century I am rebuilding for a friend. I'm after a transom clamp, decent drive shaft tube, gearbox spares, in particular a crown gear, or even a complete gearbox (no clutch) for a century longshaft. I'm also looking for a suitable project engine for...