Saving Old Seagulls

Thanks Chris,

I checked the gearbox via the nylon fill/drain/level plug, and was pleased to see that it contains the appropriate coffee-coloured greasy goo. I also found that mice had nested in the magneto at some point. I couldn't easily remove the spark plug to inspect the cylinder, so it's ...

Hi there, I am the proud new owner of a Forty Plus Long Shaft (FPL 58LF0). It has been stored in a dry climate for a "number of years" and something is seized - the flywheel will not turn at all and thus the propeller won't either, since it's direct drive. Before I mess anything up, what is the ...