Saving Old Seagulls

Did you get one? If not there is one here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-SEAGULL-HEIGHT-ADJUSTER/183998253778?hash=item2ad7268ad2:g:GSYAAOSw0XldPJ4h

Another way is to use a jubilee clip fitted around the driveshaft tube, however this can scratch the chrome if you are not careful! :P ...

Thanks Andrew, I just sent him an email.

Morning Gentlemen, I have a WSPCL 1973 Silver Century Plus Long-shaft 5hp British Seagull. I would like to put it on a 14ft Aluminum boat to putter around. Does John sell height adjustment collars? I was wanting to adjust the depth of the motor to make for a more efficient and smoother ride.

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The cheapest fix would be to take it into your local engineering workshop with the broken off bit & ask them to turn up a threaded inlet stub & ask them to drill & tap the cylinder to suit, almost invisible.

Charles UK, what an excellent idea! Before you responded, I was contemplating boring out ...

Gentleman, it has been a while since I have posted, but I do like to come and visit and read the on goings.

Well, to my dilemma. I purchased a 1963 Seagull LSS model 100 4hp motor. Needless to say, the UPS postal service decided it was going to try and destroy another old dear. The tank was ...

Gentlemen, thanks for your responses and insight. Sorry, I have not responded sooner, but work and family have kept me pretty busy lately. I will look at the high tension lead and the cap on that wire.

If, my cdi power pack is out who can I contact to find out pricing and shipping??


Again, thank ...

Gents, I just acquired a 1981 British Seagull EFNR 110 motor. 8)

Initially, I had spark but now no spark. I know this motor has a CDI type of ignition and if the spark goes you just change the cdi module.


Before I purchase a new cdi module, I have a couple of additional questions.

- is there ...

Well I'm glad you were able to get this motor, David. It would be interesting to see some close up photos of the refill tank, especially the Seagull markings.

Phil,

This how I received the tank.


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Jon,

No, I have not got it running yet. Just put it in the garage today.

It has a CDI ignition and it easily gets a spark at 1/4 inch with a open spark gap checker.

I need to empty and clean the fuel tank, it has some old fuel mix in there. The owner said everything was original except the fuel ...

More pictures. It even came with the original refill tank. 8-)

I'm so proud of that motor, I think will name it after "Phil" :)




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I would like to tell Phil Janz in Canada thank you very much for tipping me off regarding a British Seagull here in the DFW area.

Story: A gentleman posted a free motor to a good home on the Saving Old Seagulls forum in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Phil was kind enough to send a me PM with the SOS ...

Mk, I live in the DFW area. If the motor isn't taken I'll will give it a good home. I enjoy restoring vintage and antique outboards. I would love to troll around the lake with an old dear.

I will PM you my email

David

Mercurys run hotter as they have a thermostat, Seagull's don't have that luxury.

Wasn't this motor stopping because it was too hot?

Can owners tell us how hot their crankcases are running, so that we can arrive at an average range.



Running a 1964 40 plus in barrel.



After running 5min ...

Stelios_Rjk wrote:I will bet on a loose big end in case the water ways are clear! Waiting to check and let us know.

Cheers
S

Reading this post to learn.

---- Stelios, what are referring to when you state, "I will bet on a loose big end?"

Thanks,

David

Yes Sir, 10:1 is in that tank and I will never lean it out. My understanding it needs to 10:1 for lubrication, keeping it cooler and also to help seal the crankcase.

1650bullet, phil , Vic, thanks guys you are starting to make me feel easier about running the old dear!!

David