Well done,a lovely job.I love Seagull outboards,they are well built and easy to look after. Peter Bloggs,I think I am right in saying early Morgan cars had a square tube drive shaft, a bit bigger I grant but they last.Mind we must accept sea water is evil stuff for buggering up metal,and humans if you go in the water too much.
Superb little Seagull - and video. A good few years ago I rebuilt one for a fisherman in Ireland. "It doesn't go." Sorted points. Cleaned carb. Went first pull - but NO drive to prop. Investigated and found the very cheap square tube 'driveshaft' had worn away internally until round rather than square - so just spun on hardened square gear shaft at bottom ... Would have been dangerous if out at sea when it finally failed. Cleaned out and reassembled it [new tube] with a dollop of grease internally to prolong the life. Would therefore recommend this on any Seagull with a cheap square tube 'shaft'. Bad design 'feature' ?
good info,couldnt get the bevel gear out as I had cut the screws off.haha.didnt relise the top screw held the bush in.thats great bit of info.you fitted the flywheel without a spring under the top cover,what is the spring for?cant see what use it is.the 2 drive lugs under that top cover seem to just be locked in one position,is that how its ment to be.thanks for all your help.Dave in NZ
A very informative video, well done . Can I ask what paint reference you used for the flywheel? I have the same flywheel that is looking a bit rough. Thanks
Well done,a lovely job.I love Seagull outboards,they are well built and easy to look after. Peter Bloggs,I think I am right in saying early Morgan cars had a square tube drive shaft, a bit bigger I grant but they last.Mind we must accept sea water is evil stuff for buggering up metal,and humans if you go in the water too much.
So glad you didn't split that little beauty up! Started first pop! Nice one......thanks.
Superb little Seagull - and video.
A good few years ago I rebuilt one for a fisherman in Ireland. "It doesn't go."
Sorted points. Cleaned carb. Went first pull - but NO drive to prop.
Investigated and found the very cheap square tube 'driveshaft' had worn away internally until round rather than square - so just spun on hardened square gear shaft at bottom ...
Would have been dangerous if out at sea when it finally failed.
Cleaned out and reassembled it [new tube] with a dollop of grease internally to prolong the life. Would therefore recommend this on any Seagull with a cheap square tube 'shaft'. Bad design 'feature' ?
I know this feeling exactly. Bought it for parts and can't resist restoring it 😂
Nicely done, sir. Wet shoes is a job well done.
So useful to see all you did.
Great vid! I'm in the process of reassembling my very first rebuild of a seagull and this vid is a big help!
That was brilliant !
Brilliant videos, from Rob in Anglesey.
Superb !! Very useful info. Thanks. Did you keep it?
Thank you! A very useful video. Cheers, Steve.
good info,couldnt get the bevel gear out as I had cut the screws off.haha.didnt relise the top screw held the bush in.thats great bit of info.you fitted the flywheel without a spring under the top cover,what is the spring for?cant see what use it is.the 2 drive lugs under that top cover seem to just be locked in one position,is that how its ment to be.thanks for all your help.Dave in NZ
think the spring is to stop the nut coming loose
first pull shows you know what your doing
A very informative video, well done . Can I ask what paint reference you used for the flywheel? I have the same flywheel that is looking a bit rough. Thanks
I have used gold happerite on mine
sorry for unblock the flywhhel what kind of size is the key ?
Why does no one ever show how to ream main bearings?
Fantastic!
thank you .