170 on fleebay

[flyguy]

I guess you will all have seen this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/british-seagu ... SwIWVY~jun

I read about the Con Rod Big End problem and how difficult getting a replacement would be
but now that I've been outbid what would you expect this to go for?
BTW I'm not bidding on it again

[headdownarseup]

Yep, i've been watching this one too. A bit too far north for me.
As for what it will sell for depends on what the bidder/s thinks it's worth in its current state.
As it's missing the recoil unit (there's a few of these around at the moment) this will have an impact on the end price.
As long as it runs well enough with no unusual noises it could be a good 'un, but then again it could also be a nightmare.You never know...

I'm gonna guess at £70 plus when it's finished.

Jon

[Charles uk]

This is quite an early 170 by the colour, not only the unavailability of the con rod is a major problem, the inner exhausts are no longer available & they rot really badly, the main bearings are very prone to wear & they're no longer available from Seagull, though I do have some new ones but they will need reaming in situ.

Not really the ideal Seagull for anyone with limited mechanical ability & no access to an engineering workshop!