Two 'New' Seagulls
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:47 am
As part of a recent boat purchase, I acquired two Seagulls. Thanks to this site, I have been able to identify them as:
- 40 Featherweight (FS 392 JJ0) - described as working well when last used 2 years ago.
- Silver Century Plus Clutch Drive (WSPC 436 F2) - described as never tried in the past 5 years of ownership (!)
Having got hold of the owner's handbook, spares list and workshop manual, I've given them a preliminary external cleanup (covered in caked oil with shed detritus - mostly sawdust) and examination. Both have had external inline fuel filters fitted:
So my first question for the forum is - are these necessary ? Something has certainly gone wrong in the SC+, as all this shattered plastic came out of the fuel tank:
Second question: what might this have been and what effect does its loss have ?
I've concentrated my efforts on the SC+ so far. The flywheel turns, the sparkplug looked brand new; the gearbox oil (SAE 140, I think, for this model ?) was in good (coffee-coloured nick, with no water droplets visible) though I intend to drain this out and fill it with fresh; the carb and jets were remarkably clear of gummy deposits and the throttle cable and control moved freely after a spray of 3in1. I'm strongly tempted to fit a new inline filter, put in a pint or so of fuel and try to start her up. Views or advice, however, very gratefully received. I'm happy tinkering with old Land Rovers, but am completely a novice when it comes to Seagulls !
For the moment, the Featherweight is gong to have to wait.
- 40 Featherweight (FS 392 JJ0) - described as working well when last used 2 years ago.
- Silver Century Plus Clutch Drive (WSPC 436 F2) - described as never tried in the past 5 years of ownership (!)
Having got hold of the owner's handbook, spares list and workshop manual, I've given them a preliminary external cleanup (covered in caked oil with shed detritus - mostly sawdust) and examination. Both have had external inline fuel filters fitted:
So my first question for the forum is - are these necessary ? Something has certainly gone wrong in the SC+, as all this shattered plastic came out of the fuel tank:
Second question: what might this have been and what effect does its loss have ?
I've concentrated my efforts on the SC+ so far. The flywheel turns, the sparkplug looked brand new; the gearbox oil (SAE 140, I think, for this model ?) was in good (coffee-coloured nick, with no water droplets visible) though I intend to drain this out and fill it with fresh; the carb and jets were remarkably clear of gummy deposits and the throttle cable and control moved freely after a spray of 3in1. I'm strongly tempted to fit a new inline filter, put in a pint or so of fuel and try to start her up. Views or advice, however, very gratefully received. I'm happy tinkering with old Land Rovers, but am completely a novice when it comes to Seagulls !
For the moment, the Featherweight is gong to have to wait.