1967 Forty Plus 3hp - idle possible?

[Toweliechaos]

Hi

I have the aforetitled Seagull and have got it working and fires up fine. However, I don't seem to be able to have the engine 'on' but the blades not turning (i.e. idling), so it's either on and going or off.

Is this something I should be able to do? If so, how am I supposed to do it and/or what bit is not working right?

Thanks.

[Charles uk]

Post the full serial number of your Seagull, which will be found on the lower half of the crankcase, we will then be able to tell if your Seagull has the ability to run without the prop rotating.

[Toweliechaos]

FP 117N7

[Charles uk]

You have a fixed gear Forty Plus (FP) that doesn't have a clutch which would enable it to run without the prop turning.

[Toweliechaos]

Ah, so I'm on and moving or off with that engine then.

[Charles uk]

Go back to the Saving Old Seagulls Main Page

Go & have a look at the ID your Seagull page

Range of Seagulls

[andrew]

Ah, so I'm on and moving or off with that engine then.

Yes, as with many seagulls and the smaller forty models in particular, the FP is fixed drive therefore always ‘in gear’.

Models with ‘neutral’ typically contained the letter C in the engine code, indicating a clutch was fitted. For example FPC would indicate forty plus with clutch.