Saving Old Seagulls

Shame it is not one of these

OA-65





Looks like lots of the parts are the same.

I am starting to like the Yank/Canadian stuff, this is totally cool.

David needs to get looking in sheds

H-A

Know what you mean. These horizontal twins do look the part. A couple of things to finish off then I have a mid 1930s Britannia to fully strip.

Horsley-Anarak wrote:


I am starting to like the Yank/Canadian stuff, this is totally cool.



H-A

Yes thats nice ...would like a twin but hardly any american stuff over here.

They do come up from time to time, I have more American motors then British, parts are still a major bugbear when it comes to US motors.

Another vote for Doug Penn, he really treats people right!

That is a great site, the only problem would be the postage.

How much would it cost to ship cylinders to the UK?

H-A

Most time, postage from the USA is twice or three times the price of the item and that's for normal items, not anything heavy.
I did order a set of coils, with cheap postage and they bounced around the US for about a week and ended up in Miami, never to be seen again, that was the last time I bothered.
I did end up getting a set of coils over here for less than the US.
Saying that I have been waiting for a outboard to turn up for about a week, £7.50 UK postage
It did turn up, good strong spark and it was seized, not any longer.
A little 1938 Elto Pal.

Sounds good Keith, I like the little singles, got any pictures?

I have been working on the powerhead on mine, compression is very good, just need to paint it.
Then the polishing starts

H-A

Not the best Picture, the motor will need more work, not going to send off for parts, will make the odd parts I need, no rush.
That's coming on H-A, I don't think I will bother with my twin's, maybe one day.

Talking of twins.... should I have a punt at this?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330891250441 ... 1423.l2649

Think that might be a Triton, as the britannia did not have the separate head. Perhaps a britannia with triton cylinder and heads?

Worth having In the collection hugz Cheap also.

That looks like 1950s vintage.

Did you get it hugz?

I'm rather proud that drawing upon all my willpower I abstained from bidding. There is light at the end of the tunnel for this addiction. Had I bought that I would need a second if not a third for parts.... and then the parts one looks too good to part so you need a few more etc etc. Wish it had gone for a higher price to ease my withdrawals The crank at pulley looked as though it had taken a rather nasty hit.