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Old 22 April 2017, 20:12   #1
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Getting a British Seagull working

So we are still having trouble getting this engine working.
We used to Easy start.
We had a little, err, smoke.
We have gotten it to start sometimes but it cuts out after a few seconds.

Can anyone help diagnose the issue with this vid?
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Old 22 April 2017, 20:14   #2
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As a matter of curiosity, what fuel/oil mixture does it use?
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Old 22 April 2017, 20:15   #3
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Old 22 April 2017, 21:03   #4
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if you have to use easy start it sounds like once that burns off the engine cuts out.

lack of fuel in carb would be my guess.

they used to have a little fuel valve, did you open it?
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My dad's old Seagull used 10:1.

Have you 'tickled' the carb? (Really!). You should push the float down until fuel overflows. Put the choke flap in, then it should start. You need to flip the choke off fairly soon after starting.

This is however stone age technology! Personally I would not waste too much time on it.
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It could be several things, I have serviced a few of these. Replace the spark plug, clean and set the points and clean the tank & carburettor and I bet she will run. Good luck.
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we have pressed that little button and the fuel flows. it wont start with easy start, we have pulled the plug and there is a spark, but when it does start'ish, the throttle does not seem to change much and after a few seconds it cuts out.

we have to get it running or we will never sell it and be out of pocket for £270....

have no idea how to do the points, or where they are..
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......... or we will never sell it...........

The bloke you bought it off seemed to get over that hurdle[emoji6]
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yeh, he found an idiot to sell it to...
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yeh, he found an idiot to sell it to...


I was trying to be kind, but since you put it that way[emoji1]
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dont worry, im a big boy now. i know when i have f**ked up!!
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Most Seagull buyers are enthusiasts who accept and know their tricky nature so Ebaying it saying you are struggling to start might not harm the price as much as it would a 5yr old Mercury. Sadly the truth is running or not you paid so much you will likely lose £100-£150 but the best thing as you are not skilled in the ways of Seagulls is to sell for whatever you can get and move on.... life's too short and all that.
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Most Seagull buyers are enthusiasts who accept and know their tricky nature so Ebaying it saying you are struggling to start might not harm the price as much as it would a 5yr old Mercury. Sadly the truth is running or not you paid so much you will likely lose £100-£150 but the best thing as you are not skilled in the ways of Seagulls is to sell for whatever you can get and move on.... life's too short and all that.
we paid £270, and it has just gone for &250 less ebay fees etc.

the bloke who collected it seems to know what he is buying, and how to get it running.
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Only losing £50ish overall is a very lucky escape... but does support that Seagull buyers mostly can sort them.... or think they can.
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Agree. I hope the guy can sort it as he seems like a decent bloke.
Wants it for backup for his 20' ish Rib with 150hp Johnson!
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Duluxdoggy - you have seized victory from the jaws of defeat. I salute you!



P.S. Next time, ask first
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That was a quick sale!
Bit late now, but for anyone else considering using one for other than an anchor this site might be of interest: Saving Old Seagulls: Free British Seagull information, Engine serial number identifier,advice, forum and spare parts.
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Seagulls the motor for the Brexiteers
Now buy a nice two stroke Yamaha
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We bought the 4hp suzuki stig found, we had a nice few hours yesterday on the dee. Not a speed boat by any stretch of the imagination, but fun nonetheless
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More fun than struggling with an old outboard and going nowhere! Well done!
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