Saving Old Seagulls

I don't post pictures or discuss some of the more interesting things i have as it seems some just need to pick faults etc I am fully happy that some items wear bettter than others and an upgrade over the years is acceptable I am sure it probably depends on if you need shiny show case engines or a re...

Was there any coating applied to engines by BS I came across this today didn't look like it had been used much if any

The cover is the same as I got it has proper stitching etc it is of proper construction to last I am hoping the pictures arrive ok u will see one has tapered top but no stops as you mentioned I only have the sd as ref and it has similar but has shoulder stop I will send pics as probably easier to se...

The engine had this canvas/cloth cover with it is this a relevant seagull cover or just something somebody has come up with over the years its very well constructed

Here are some close ups if u require more let me know I stood it next to the sd in earlier photo to use as comparison as there is height difference both turn over very easily I took pictures of the other stamps markings incase its of help I agree with Jon on originality most 70 old people I know hav...

Thank you for reply this helps me understand ignition system set up regards various bottom plates etc the engine attached to this is the one on the right on the picture it sits a bit higher than the sd on the left

Hope these help I removed flywheel but still not seen any date stamps on inspection

My flywheel is attached to an engine I am unsure if it's the original flywheel for that one so hence the reason to see if any way to confirm

I was also trying to date the fly wheel as I read earlier ones had jm numbers I not see any info on batch or stock numbers that gave clue to dates etc is that info available

It's not coolie hat just flat I added some more pics as not sure about mark 1 villers

Found these numbers stamped on fly wheel wondered if someone could tell me if they factory numbers or other