British Seagull project

[LORDY611]

I just found this 1969 motor for sale for $30 so couldn't pass it up. Now the fun begins. <br />Have a look, and feel free to offer any advice on trying to A) get it running and B) restoring the appearance

 

[surlyjoe]

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I'm not sure theres whole lot on the boards about the seagull's. there pretty staight forward tho, and most of the info for the older motors will apply. when was the last time it was run? do you knoe the service hostory?

 

[LORDY611]

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I think it ran in 2004. No service records but it did come with owner's manual and parts list. I was cleaning it up some today, awaiting info from the US parts guy in pacific NW somewhere. These things are barebones simple. I think if it has gas, spark (that's my trouble) and water it will run. I need the coil yet.

 

[ED21]

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I never cared for them, but for $30 what the heck. There used to be a dealer/distributer somehere in Maryland. Southern Maryland I think. I bet there is a website somewhere for enthusiasts.

 

[steelespike]

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Use google and search using saving old seagulls.<br /> I think you will find all kinds of help.I believe they are primative inefficient and rugged.I also believe they race these motors somewhere.

 

[Nos4r2]

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Wonderful engines.Metal impeller.Spark plug should be a champion D16 if it's a forty plus engine-serial number will begin with FP if it is. Serial number is stamped into a flat on the crankcase. The only engine I've ever had that uses marine grease in the lower unit instead of oil-and no oil seals.Designed to be maintained with 3 tools- a hammer, an adjustable spanner and a screwdriver.There's thousands of them, still in daily use over here.<br /><br />As for restoring the appearance, I don't think they ever looked new <br /><br />They run on 10:1 premix by the way-and when you use it make sure you take at least 2 spare drive springs and split pins with you-as soon as you touch down on the bottom they break.

 

[LORDY611]

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Originally posted by Nos4r2:<br /> by the way-and when you use it make sure you take at least 2 spare drive springs and split pins with you-as soon as you touch down on the bottom they break.

GOOD TIP. Having never run one, its not something one would think about when being used to running other outboards. I bet I havnt changed 3 shear pins in 35 years, although 95% of my boating is done in a sandy-bottom lake with few rocks.