Saving Old Seagulls

Hello everyone. I am still a newbie, but learning a lot thanks to everyone on here. You guys are awesome! I am having an issue with my motor when I engage the prop only. I have a WSPCL 737HH5. When running in a barrel without the prop engaged, I have no issues. Once I engage the prop it seems to ...

Thank you everyone for the tips and advice. I actually flushed with vinegar and WD-40 rust breaker, turned upside down and flushed with water, and she is pumping fine now.

Thanks Keith, here is the id numbers from mine...WSPCL737HH5. The circulation issue was actually on the water, not in a tub. When you say cleaning the water jacket, what exactly are you meaning? Thank you again.

I am a rookie owner of these awesome motors. My in-laws gave me a 1972 long shaft and said I could "tinker" with it and try to get it running. Well I did and she runs great. Apparently my Seagull is an oddity here in the U.S., people are stopping me asking what it is and love the retro look of it. I ...