Saving Old Seagulls

My 4mm inline fuel filter arrived in the post. I still had to heat the fuel line but it slipped on much easier, and it's a nice tight fit. The pictures are a bit hazy but that's because the engine is running. The final picture shows the end of the hose that I'm using and for anyone who's interested ...

Here's a couple of photos of my current set up with a filter. I've tried very hard to squeeze the ends of the 6mm filter into the tube but it won't shift. I was using so much force that the plastic filter casing was starting to creek. The 4mm filter should arrive in the next day or so. I've done my ...

Hi Frank why not buy a new line save the original cut the new one it will be softer than the old one and you can get an other new on you can't get the old one that fits your engine perfectly !!! VIC Well here's what happened: Somehow my old fuel line split - so I had nothing to lose by experimentin...

Oyster 49 wrote:I use any grease to hand, and never had a problem.

Do you use any grease on all parts?

Hi, I've worked with old motorcycles for years and so I'm used to freeing up seized nuts & bolts. On a motorbike I use ' copper grease ' on all the threads when I re-assemble, and this ensures that I don't get any future seizure problems. I've been told that I can't use copper grease on seagull ...

Perhaps - I'll wait a little while longer to see if someone can give me a definite answer before I cut. Thanks!

Hi, I think that the Bing fuel line may be less than 6mm but I don't want to cut until I'm sure. If the diameter is less than 6mm then I may need some inline fuel connectors which reduce from 6mm to 4mm?

Thanks for the response.

I've been having problems with the rust inside the steel tank of my featherweight. Rather than get a brass tank I want to use an inline fuel filter. This means that I'm going to have to split the fuel line for my Bing carb. Two questions please; 1. What is the internal diameter of the Bing fuel line...

Problem solved - my impeller was upside down with the 'teeth' facing the wrong way. I now have a steady stream of pencil thick water from the outlet. The engine is ready for its sea trials this Thursday. Thanks for the help.

My engine is pumping water but not very well. I don't get a steady pencil thick stream of water from the outlet - it splutters out and is quite hot. Here's what I've tried: 1. Propeller removed. 2. I'm revving quite quickly (but not too fast because without a propeller there's no load on the engine)...

I haven't quite got the hang of this site yet so please bear with me if my posts appear in odd places. The engine is now running fine. It starts and runs smoothly. I now have an impeller issue (another post). The problem was muck from the inside of the brass tank! The previous owner had allowed petr...

Hi, I've decided to give the engine a minor overhall before I take it out - assuming that I get it going!

This is not a great photo but you should be able to see the blade angles for the impeller - are they facing the right way?

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I must admit I did get get the screw A in the wrong position but I've since corrected it - still no joy.

I've had a quick look down the main jet and it was a bit mucky. I've now cleaned it but it's too late to test the engine so I'll have to wait until tomorrow.

Ok, I found the washer - it was in the right place I just didn't spot it!

Still no luck though. I'll try cleaning the carb again.

Thanks!

Hi, I've had several trouble-free years use with my featherweight. Anyway I couldn't resist a nice shiny forty plus mk ii on ebay - and I think that I have a problem with the carb. Here are the symptons: 1. Carb sometimes floods without tickling 2. Runs for a while but splutters to a stop. I can pre...