Recoil start, after market or original?

[bernie]

I've just grabbed one of my engines that's been perched on a rack in my workshop for several years as it's just the right size for an auxiliary that I need for a new boat project I'm working on. The engine number is SJM 2095E5 which I think dates it at '56 '57 vintage.

However, it's also fitted with a Siba recoil starter and I was wondering if that could have been fitted at manufacture or added later.

All thoughts very welcome.

Thanks,
Bernie

[Collector Inspector]

By that engine number May 1965. Siba did a kit to go on these. External frame support I think.

At that time an aftermarket thing I believe.

Would help further if you post a pic....we all love pics aye.

B

[bernie]

Many thanks!

Here's a pic of the engine as I got it.

Cheers,
Bernie

[Charles uk]

It rather looks like your featherweight has been upgraded by it's previous owner whose upgraded the ignition with a Wipac mk4 CDI, that from the look of the flywheel cover was recycled from a 170.

The lower unit & prop also look a bit newer than this ones date of manufacture, but I'd have to ask a 40 specialist to be certain.

These are all British Seagull parts.

[Keith.P]

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[Collector Inspector]

It rather looks like your featherweight has been upgraded by it's previous owner whose upgraded the ignition with a Wipac mk4 CDI, that from the look of the flywheel cover was recycled from a 170.

The lower unit & prop also look a bit newer than this ones date of manufacture, but I'd have to ask a 40 specialist to be certain.

These are all British Seagull parts.

I agree Charles.

Thought as such when the pic was posted.

Interesting actually.

B