Saving Old Seagulls

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

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?

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