First time Seagull owner; Seized somewhere, where to start?

Barrett Faneuf · Post by **Barrett Faneuf** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:26 am

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 right place for me to start my investigation? I am ordering the manual momentarily, is there anything I can poke at until the manual arrives?

Thanks much,
Barrett

chris · Post by **chris** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:59 am

1st check the gearbox to see if there is any oil in it, If you can take the gearbox off and see if it turns over.

I was given an outboard that had not been started for years and it had been leaning against a wall in a shed with the carbie facing outwards. moisture had got in through the carbie which caused rust in the cylinder which caused it to seize.

Barrett Faneuf · Post by **Barrett Faneuf** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:52 am

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 having a dose of penetrating oil for the night.