Saving Old Seagulls

Thanks for your replies, and yes I now understand that mine is an electronic ignition system.

Hi all. I am in the process of an overhaul of my ESPCL Silver Century plus and before refitting the engine block to the drive leg, fitting fuel tank etc I tested the ignition for a spark by spinning the flywheel, but nothing!
The spark plug is new.
My problem is that I don't recognise the magneto ...

Hi all thanks for your comments and support. I will endeavour to upload some Photo's, but I am currently struggling with transferring from my phone to computer. Tambikeboy, yes lots of heat has been applied.
I have taken a short rest as fishing has been my priority, but i have rebuilt the bottom end ...

Hi All, I am new to this forum and hence to Seagull ownership.
I post this mainly as a matter of interest, but if any member has any comments on what I have done (wrong or just general hints) so far, then please do comment as I am definitely at the bottom of the Seagull learning curve.
I recently ...