Saving Old Seagulls

Piston back in the cylinder and I have the head back together, a few hours until I tighten in all up
I thought I would struggle getting the piston rings back inside the cylinder but it went well

Good job Steve are you building top half first it'll be easier to check the magic 3
Compression
Fuel
Spark
Just lock it up on the vice.....

Tam I did it that way because I thought it would be easier, the only vice I have is a flytying one (oh and a love of Malt Whisky)
anyway it's back together, I only struggled with locating the water pipe into the position on the top of the gearbox but I got it right I hope
somehow I lost the other photos I took but I will post some more when it's done
I got sidelined with a baby sitting duty so I will have to wait until next week to try it out,
You will all be pleased to see the back of this one

So far so good Steve keep it up thats you about half way to your target. ....single malt even better babysitting easy just tie them to the end of the washing pole with a good rope never done mine any harm then again my hoose is empty....

I just went out into the cold dark yard and took this, it just needs fluids and a few crossed fingers

Nice job so far.

For a beginner who just a few short months ago knew virtually nothing about seagulls you've done remarkably well up to now. Well done.

(i have several vices too, single malt (Irish mostly),various old machinery, seagulls, guinness, steak and kidney pudding, liver and onions, custard, old cars, old planes, train sets , antique fishing gear, jelly babies by the bagfull etc etc) I'm just a big kid that hasn't grown up yet with a very understanding wife.

The bigger question is will we see a video of the first start? (now there's some pressure)
It's nearly there though
Won't be too long before the air is thick with smoke and noise.

Jon

Yes you will see the video, I just hope the air is filled with smoke and not !%$$&*(
I would have got nowhere without the help and support of all the members on SOS
I would never have even bought it

 I only struggled with locating the water pipe into the position on the top of the gearbox but I got it right I hope

I tend to split the gearbox from waterpump housing before reassemble and locate waterpipe with a knitting needle. .....

Or (if you can that is) slide the exhaust tube right down over the pumphousing before you join the powerhead to the lower unit leaving enough room up top to tighten the securing nut on the water pipe. Then slide the exhaust tube back up into place and re-fit the little screw.
Sounds easy doesn't it?
Easier with 2 pairs of eyes on the job as well.

Can't wait to see it running again Steve

Well done

Jon

Well another little delay, I went home saturday lunchtime with sickness by Sunday evening I was in hospital for tests then Monday I was getting my Appendix removed
Nurses are great, Drugs are way out man
Should get out sometime over the weekend

Sounds like a good enough excuse.
Shall we say "TO BE CONTINUED"
All the best for a fast recovery.

Take your time Steve (I have your postcode) and a hacksaw. .....some 2 stroke should get you up and running..

Swift recovery

I have a good steady flow of water but a blockage in both Carb and Exhaust, they are currently using some strong carbon cleaner to get me up and running

Wait until they come along to do a 'back flush"!

Speedy recovery.