Saving Old Seagulls

Proud owner of another Australian Seasprite. This one is an example of the last of them before they went belly up.

Not often one like this turns up. It is as good as the other, First Production that I have already.
Bucket Album

http://s401.photobucket.com/user/collec ... Production



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Progress

No spark, coil has got hot at some time. Put a meter to it and open circuit.

Short coil and JM9 Dec 1956 so will get all new Coil, Condenser and lead kit from Villiers. End of any problem then.

Must have died very soon after it was purchased as very little use on machine.

Pleased about that
Oil return is Nifty

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Nice one Bruce I have one of these but the tank is a bit RS

nothing worse than paying for something only to be told "No stock"

G'day Collector Inspector.

Another Aussie recently joined. Melbourne based!

Have been looking at a Seaprite similar to yours for a while now. Owner is asking $450 which seems a bit rich considering it's missing a few bits and bobs. On the plus side, it's not seized, seems to have good compression and is reasonably tidy. All original and unresored

What are your thoughts on that sort of price tag?

PS: I think you might have pipped me on this one. Was it an eBay pruchase, Melbourne based owner?

Regards,

I saw a post from someone on a totally different site, he is having the same problem, other parts turned up, but no Villiers coil so far, same supplier I suspect.

"I saw a post from someone on a totally different site, he is having the same problem, other parts turned up, but no Villiers coil so far, same supplier I suspect."

I am considering getting a refund and using Greens. I have had great service and communication over the years.

http://www.gsparkplug.com/shop/

This may well be a heads up for anyone wanting "Interesting Ignition Parts"

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AusAnzani wrote:G'day Collector Inspector.

Another Aussie recently joined. Melbourne based!

Have been looking at a Seaprite similar to yours for a while now. Owner is asking $450 which seems a bit rich considering it's missing a few bits and bobs. On the plus side, it's not seized, seems to have good compression and is reasonably tidy. All original and unresored

What are your thoughts on that sort of price tag?

PS: I think you might have pipped me on this one. Was it an eBay pruchase, Melbourne based owner?

Regards,

Welcolme

Yes I got the motor above from Ebay so maybe I pipped you as you have indicated.

Please reply with any photos of what you expect to be buying for 450. You can use this topic for that not a problem.

As regards to any worth of these Australian Old Dears....................If one turned up in a box like this one from the factory it would be a AU700 max 1965.

This one in the post, even after ignition repairs and tank decals is AU600

New one in a box with paperwork 1947 would be AU900.

1947 complete original running would be AU700.

Sellers often think that something old is worth a Squid. You must look very closely, especially Seasprites for bad blocks. You get a motor with a bad block then it is a parts only motor .................AU50.

If not running but complete..............AU200 Compression and spark original prop and carb.

Something like a runner MUST be able to be started easily manufacturers system multiple times over a 48 hour running test. A stated motor being a runner should be able to be useable every day for 2 weeks. Something like that would be AU400.

Then you need some experience in noting all of the parts and bits attached.

Like all Australian outboards.............................they were butchered over time so be somewhat cautious when first having an interest in Australian Outboards.

I have only two AU manufactured motors to add to my collection so as to have everything ever offered to the Australian market. Many parts motors and spec parts buying along the way last 10 years to achieve that. Yes, can get somewhat of an obsession so beware.

The first one made, 1942 engine number 007 really rocked my boat! (Commando).

As I said, please reply with pics of any Seasprite that you may have found aye?

You can also PM Me but maybe not in replying to this instead as there are whole lot of outboard enthusiasts out there that would probably like to follow along or chip in.

Regards

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I`ve never done one, but would it not be possible to rewind with new wire. I have rewound a microwave transformer some time back because it was not possible to get a new one and a Villiers coil is hardly rocket engineering. I would guess there is a thick wire for a certain length with a tail wire going to the points then a thinner longer wire finishing going to earth. Just a thought.....