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by Cranky1
Mon Oct 15, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Silver Century plus not revving up
Replies: 53
Views: 73321

Re: Silver Century plus not revving up

I have been following this thread closely, w a similar problem. Was this ever resolved?
by Cranky1
Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Gas leaking from carb, tap shut
Replies: 9
Views: 11735

Re: Gas leaking from carb, tap shut

Charles et al, I finally got round to purchasing all the above suggested parts. I followed your advice, Charles, and looked up my hometown distributor. He was very surprised to have a “walk-in” Seagull purchaser, but as you said, He is a very nice fellow and he did remember your visit, and you by na...
by Cranky1
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:02 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Gas leaking from carb, tap shut
Replies: 9
Views: 11735

Re: Gas leaking from carb, tap shut

Thanks to all replies. This forum really works!!!!! The dribble was non-stop until turned vertical (even then it may have continued if not running). I will invest in a new cork. And an extra kept in oil in the tool box as well. I will see about rotating the carb bowl. I do still have the original fu...
by Cranky1
Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Gas leaking from carb, tap shut
Replies: 9
Views: 11735

Gas leaking from carb, tap shut

Hello, I recently took my Silver Century WSl 115JJ4 out of storage, tuned it up and got it running. The fuel tap leaked at first, but after boiling for the suggested time and greasing, it seemed to hold well enough, although I had not filled the Extra Long Range Tank completely. I put it in position...