Saving Old Seagulls

Keith: Many many thanks. Wish I had followed your earlier advice about reducint points gap. Thought while I was tracking down original problem I would re gap plug, check points gap, etc. Reset points gap to specified .020, and that's where the problem started. You suggestion that I reduce point gap ...

Don't understand why there should not be close to zero reading on high tension lead. No, or close to no, resistance should indicate lead is ok, not broken, right? Have used ohm meter and get following: High tension lead complete continuity end to end, no ohms. Pegs needle. Coil: checking from end to...

When testing high tension lead I would expect resistance to be 0 or only slightly more, is that right? A simple continuity tester would indicate whether the lead is broken or defective.

How much should the gap be closed?
What should resistance of high tension lead be?
How can I test coil without removing flywheel?

Appreciate your help.

Not sure what you mean by "close down the points gap?" And why? Gap is set at .020 inch. Suppressor? Not sure what you mean. Do the early Villiers have suppressors? Johnson is a nice engine, smoother with 2 cylinders, but much too complex for me with reed intake, separate fuel tank, etc. I...

Have been running bodgered Silver Century with Mark I Villiers points ignition. Ran well for few years. Few weeks ago, motor slowed suddenly and wouldn't restart. Rowed back to landing, put boat on trailer, then tried to start it. First pull! Since then I have: 1. Replaced inline filter between tank...

Am running a cpcl (bodgered Silver Century) on my "Barge" (see previous posts!_). Yesterday it slowed and stopped almost like it had run out of fuel- you know like when you forget to open the breather on top of the fuel tank refill. Wouldn't restart. Until we rowed back to dock, retrailere...

it's not broken yet. Do I have to break it before fixing it? If it ain't fixed, break it?

sorry for spelling error:

of not or

Not near motor or cover. However, number #36 on page 7 or spares booklet.

Need help installing spark plug cover. Any hints? Missing rubber sleeve. Is cover lined with any close fitting rubber? Currently have high tension lead attached to plug with nut tightened firmly.

any reason to upgrade the ignition?

More pics of my frankengull.

Has been operated on fresh water, rivers and lakes, very well for 3 or more seasons. The interchangeability of major parts may have led me to be overly enthusiastic in reassembling a bodgered motor with parts from many models. Will get pics of complete motor and boat here soon. If you all promise no...

Hugz:

It's a 416. By 10:1 I assume you mean petrol/oil ratio?