british seagull easy to run

[baileys]

bought one today didnt start at first but we worked it out clean the plug the contact no good then we changed the fuel that was the magic touchit started straight away hopefully i got abargain for 40 quid

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: british seagull easy to run

You know they run on 10:1 fuel/oil mix dont you mate?

 

[baileys]

Re: british seagull easy to run

yer i checked and it also tells you the ratio on the fuel tank thanks for the info though

 

[Ross J]

Re: british seagull easy to run

Exccellent purchase. Good sloggers those seagulls. I've got x5 of them at present. They just keep on going! Takes little maintanence, and a bit of effort but all well worth it. Still prefer my seagul to the 4hp Johnson on the dingy!!<br />Ross

 

[baileys]

Re: british seagull easy to run

might sound like a diff but tried starting it today but wouldnt start what am i doing wrong i opened the throttle pumped the fuel and opened the air inlet was this wrong

 

[OMCFREAK]

Re: british seagull easy to run

G'day i find with my 40 plus that it occasional ydoesent start as the fuel filter is block as my tank has plenty of rust in it. also do you press the bleeder button on the crabie antil fuel pours out?

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: british seagull easy to run

Johnny-take the plug out and clean it then put fresh fuel in the tank. At 10:1 mixture it goes "off" quite fast. <br /><br />The best starting procedure for a seagull I've found is:-<br /><br />Half throttle, close air intake, pump tickler til fuel comes out. Pull cord. They flood quite easily so if it doesnt start in 6 or 7 pulls turn the fuel tap off and keep trying. If this doesn't work take the plug out, dry it in a flame and pull it over a couple of times with the plug out. Then open the air intake and try again with the fuel tap turned on. Don't use more than 1/2 throttle when trying to start it.<br /><br />If you're new to Seagulls then get a spare spark plug and a couple of spare drive springs. Carry them with you whenever you take it out. Both are an essential item.

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: british seagull easy to run

By the way OMC, have a look on ebay UK for a brass tank from an earlier 40+to stop the rust problems. There's plenty of people breaking them for bits that'll post worldwide.

 

[steelespike]

Re: british seagull easy to run

There is a site somewhere they discuss racing SeaGulls and going for speed.I saw one on what appeared to be a rowing shell.

 

[Ross J]

Re: british seagull easy to run

Don't forget the old two stroke problem of fuel seperating. Give the old girl a bit of a shake before starting and that'll ensure the fuel is well mixed up. Otherwise all you get is an oiled up spark plug which belches out blue smoke till burnt off! The other fix is to use a fuel conditioner which prevents seperating, but I personally don't use it unless the engine's being stored for a while.<br />Ross

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: british seagull easy to run

Funny really, reading this as a newbie I'd never buy one-yet they mine's one of the most reliable motors I've ever owned!

 

[baileys]

Re: british seagull easy to run

looked at all the comments went out to start my engine and low an behold it started thanks all you i boaters now i be ahappy bunny

 

[Vic.S]

Re: british seagull easy to run

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