Block & crankcase wanted for Featherweight

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I have just acquired my first Seagull, a 1970 Featherweight, which had neither spark nor fuel. After a thorough reading the SOS site I've cleaned the carby, cleaned and reset the points and plug and recharged the coil with a drill for 5 minutes and away she went still with the old plug... Sadly it was only at this time I noticed a crack in the block due to the tell tale oil.

So now I am looking for a block for a Featherweight (No: F1814A0). I am in Sydney and have enquired unsuccessfully with Tim Gundelach at British Seagull in Toronto. The motor also also a cracked crankcase from what appears to be a tiller handle drop, whilst Tim can supply the crankcase I'd appreciate if anyone can also offer me one at a fair price.

I must make comment and congratulate all those involved in this site & forum, it is a such wealthy resource. I am recently retired and was looking for a healthy outlet and interesting hobby when I stumbled across SOS. I hadn't played around with a motor since my late teens, but browsing the site & forum has re-ignited the interest and given me the confidence to get going.

Now I can justify keeping my old feeler gauges, and my father's whitworths and points spanners.

Michael

[Charles uk]

Michael
Go onto the main site to find the links section & find yourself a Kiwi Seagull dealer

Simply Seagulls in Taranaki are very good, at least the postage will be cheaper if your in the same hemisphere.

you are an Aussie?

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Thanks for the quick response Charles, I've sent a query off to them. Yes I am an Aussie and eagerly awaiting being on the waters of Port Hacking with the Seagull now summer is here.

Michael