Saving Old Seagulls

Running but have found a few probs, on closer inspection crank bearings will need replacing (hope John has some). Can't see that they will be hard to change, turn up a stepped drift knock them out, knock new ones in ream job done. Anyone know what size reamer to use (crank dia +)? Also have noticed ...

It is a runner :D , power head done. now time for the polishing, painting, panel beating. She will go to the race (if enough time for Thames trials, to make sure it is reliable) Has any one made brass split pins, or are they readily available? The gods of piston freeing were on my side. H-A P.S. wil...

It is a bit mean selling your baby on ebay, I am sure your wife will be very upset. Unless of course you you have loads of kids, and wont miss the odd one or two.

H-A

Starboard, is that the right hand side? Next thing you know we will be in the Yacht club topping up on Pimms (is that spelt with two m's). My fantastic fast craft is of Norwegian design, and we have called her Larr's, watch my wake. 6 Knots we are lucky to get 6 KPH. New tank paint can wait. Paint i...

Two pints of Doom for me then. She will have a half pint of Doom in a pint Glass. The kids will have fruuity squash and a packet of crisps, with a straw. :lol: Winner buys the first drink. H-A P.S. 20th December is my daughters 6th birthday, that took some selling. "It will be fun" in the ...

Got my hat and a new engine (now complete with spark and compression). I am quite sure you will thrash me in the race, but perhaps not in the Beer drinking afterwards. Do you think I would drive for five hours towing a boat (with two "are we nearly there yet" kids), just for the chance to ...

I test for leaks by blanking off the outlet and putting the lid on.

Then when she has been unchained from the kitchen sink, just submerge it in hot water and look for the bubbles.

Simple but it works.

H-A

The tank that I have is just big enough for the 102 head, but you need to turn it over to do all sides. The detergent that I use is truck cleaner, it is very strong so watch out for the work tops in the kitchen. but I do let beloved clean the hob with it, it is like very concentrated Cilit Bang. Cle...

Piston in the untrasonic cleaning tank as we speak, gently, glently
Those rings do snap quite easily.

Will post picture of the finished restoration, tank will test my panel beating. at least I will be able to get the ends off.

Which Decal do I use for this year?

Thanks

H-A

Turning over ! http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/Horsley-Anarak/piston.jpg Bore will need a hone, but it will go to the race :D It is just like working on a 50 year old landrover, simple job turns into a total engine rebuild. Had planned to give it a spin on the Thames tomorrow, perhaps not th...

Serial No. AC 32528, the studs and nuts holding crankcase and head together are stainless, is that normal?

Hot WD40 Stinks, perhaps she will suss it!

H-A

No it is the topend that has seized, am trying thermal shock first. http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/Horsley-Anarak/oven.jpg [/img] Have half filled the gap above piston with WD40, putback plug. Cook the bird in a hot oven for a couple of hours. Yes she is out. Will try grease next. Reasonabl...

Found out why the man could not start this engine, It is seized solid.

Some you win some you loose.

Have filled with WD40.

Is there a magic method of freeing seized seagulls?

Should I go for the grease gun method.

Thanks

H-A

It was Ebay Item 270297742044

Glad to hear your thoughts

H-A

Sorry to all if I sniped that one. I only ever bid once in the last 25 seconds.(why would you want to push the price up) I think I won this by 1 pound. Hope it is as good as it looks, if it is I will ditch the pair of forty featherweights, and use it instead for the 21st Seagull Race. Glad I was not...