Saving Old Seagulls

Thanks, Phil, I have already converted to 25:1. Even so, I think I rather over-oiled the petrol this time. I really needed to know if this indicated some serious underlying problem or not. I'm glad it doesn't. I will keep you posted. David.

Well thanks to everybody who's helping me. I ran the motor, (starts first go every time, but then one would expect nothing less from a Seagull) and ran it for a good half-hour, but the tank remains stuck fast. I have not located my hive tool, and when I do, I will try that, gently. I noticed that ...

I have discovered the salmon are now 100k. up the coast, so will try the motor in the test tank. I there any problem in popping off the prop, to reduce splashing and water loss, such as being bad for the motor to run without any resistance? David

Thanks, Phil and Charles. I was a beekeeper, so have what I believe you are referring to as a "Hive Tool" in that trade. Not tried it yet,. I made a wedge from some hardwood, and tried that, as I am a bit nervous using metal wedge, for fear of breaking off the support "tangs" Tried the nut loosened ...

I have a complete and functioning Forty Plus, and want to strip and repaint the fuel tank. I have a new decal for it. It is solidly jammed on to the motor, any ideas as to how to remove it, without damaging the tank or the mounting points? I have the proper Whitworth spanners, and the nuts and ...