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Date: 26 Aug 2008
Time: 03:37:54 +0100
From: Donald
Date: 07 Feb 2006
Time: 09:51:26 -0000
John, thanks for the quick and helpful info. I will certainly put new 140 weight in the bottom and see how it sounds then. After checking the FAQ again, I'm still a bit confused. My 1970 seagull's carb seems to be the Amal 416 one, not the two jet one. To quote your FAQ page, "Incidentally the Bing carbs will run OK on 25:1 without any change. ... As do the later 400 Series Amal carbs (Click here to see a diagram of the Amal 400 series carb)". Does that mean I can use 25:1? If not, how do I tell if my Amal 416 has been converted? Do you have conversion kits for it too? Second thing that confuses me: your cutaway diagram on your home page shows red color down in the gear box, I assume that is the 140 weight oil. But there is red colour in the bottom part of the big, fat vertical tube at the back of the engine. If that red colour represents oil, how does it get in there? Is there anywhere a description of how the seagull engine functions, e.g., what the big tube is for, and the two little holes on the upper part of it? Where water goes, exhaust goes? Again, much appreciation, don't want to kill this engine through ignorance, as its quite strong. I am amazed by it, it seems the most beautifully designed machine I've ever encountered! Regards, Donald