You're advice has been the cornerstone of my seagull rebuild. My engine is now running. I'll be giving you a mention in the upcoming upload and tagging your channel link. Video will be complete when engine has been taken for sea trials. 2 or 3 weeks latest. Thankyou!
The filler/drain plug also works as the level plug, if the motor is stood vertically with the plug removed the oil will be up to the plug lip, or just running out. Overfilling likely does no real harm other than leakage as these Seagulls did not run a true seal on the output shaft which is why water gets into the gear housing and mixes with the oil.
Hello. Good video and channel. I am getting a seagull outboard from my dad soon, and I know nothing about them at all, so Im pleased I found your channel to help me understand the outboard. Do you need to lie down the outboard on a certain side. Really enjoyed watching. Thanks Steve 👍
Enjoying your series. I've just taken on an old Seagull Silver Century long shaft. My dad used to have one and it was a pain in the arse, but I can see why (he needed to do the cordless drill trick). Mine starts first or second pull every time and with your advice I'll keep it that way. Thanks!
hi man ive had my seagull 10 yrs now ha neer run it .got a little boat plan to get it going this sumer thanks for the info man i subbed..mines 50 cc i think mines a 1950's is that possible ?
Hi Dean It's probably a 64cc . Try this link to my video. It shows you where your engine number is and how to find out details on your engine th-cam.com/video/sBI2epcdDn4/w-d-xo.html
Hello . Iv a seagull short shaft . The plastic half moon bracket that the shaft turns left and right . Has two bolts that look similar to grease nipples . One has sheared off . But iv manage to remove both studs now . Would you no if the threads are imperial or metric please . Hope you can help thank you for your vids . Iv got the seagull running 1st in 16 yr . So be ready for a dingy . P
correct and also should be filled to top as manual states and it doesnt allow water in, only the pick up above the gearbox sucks water to cool the engine im sure.
I put mine on the floor and use my sons tube of grease for his mountain bike plus a bit of gear box marine oil and it works fine. I poke it in with a small rod. I always leave an air gap for the seawater.
The head of my plug came off completely leaving the plug part still in the case. Any suggestions on how to get the rest of the plug out? It is very stuck.
You're advice has been the cornerstone of my seagull rebuild. My engine is now running. I'll be giving you a mention in the upcoming upload and tagging your channel link. Video will be complete when engine has been taken for sea trials. 2 or 3 weeks latest. Thankyou!
great stuff thanks for recording your knowledge 👍🏴☠️⛵
Why have you stopped making videos, I thought you was a great teacher,easy to understand mate
thats fantastic, thanks i got one recently said it was fine 4 month ago but wont go now, petrols 4 month old ill check for a spark first,
Nice one, just acquired an old seagull n is good to be able to watch some one do the jobs I need to do before I do it wrong
The filler/drain plug also works as the level plug, if the motor is stood vertically with the plug removed the oil will be up to the plug lip, or just running out. Overfilling likely does no real harm other than leakage as these Seagulls did not run a true seal on the output shaft which is why water gets into the gear housing and mixes with the oil.
I just used a 1 inch spade wood bit and held the spade bit with an adjustable wrench, I used the wood bit on its side.
good one,,,, those plugs can be tough at times
Hello. Good video and channel. I am getting a seagull outboard from my dad soon, and I know nothing about them at all, so Im pleased I found your channel to help me understand the outboard. Do you need to lie down the outboard on a certain side. Really enjoyed watching. Thanks Steve 👍
Hi Steve
They can be laid anyside . Just run all fuel from the carb before laying down or some could spill from carb
Enjoying your series. I've just taken on an old Seagull Silver Century long shaft. My dad used to have one and it was a pain in the arse, but I can see why (he needed to do the cordless drill trick). Mine starts first or second pull every time and with your advice I'll keep it that way. Thanks!
Thanks for commenting
very helpful videos
What when gearbox oil comes out of the water inlet slots right above the gearbox when you stand the motor upright from a laying posotion?
How do you do it when you don't have the oil filler cap mine has Like oil nipples or something?
Hi are you in Ireland 🇮🇪 if so do you have parts for seagull outboard.
hi man ive had my seagull 10 yrs now ha neer run it .got a little boat plan to get it going this sumer thanks for the info man i subbed..mines 50 cc i think mines a 1950's is that possible ?
Hi Dean
It's probably a 64cc .
Try this link to my video. It shows you where your engine number is and how to find out details on your engine
th-cam.com/video/sBI2epcdDn4/w-d-xo.html
Hello . Iv a seagull short shaft . The plastic half moon bracket that the shaft turns left and right . Has two bolts that look similar to grease nipples . One has sheared off . But iv manage to remove both studs now . Would you no if the threads are imperial or metric please . Hope you can help thank you for your vids . Iv got the seagull running 1st in 16 yr . So be ready for a dingy . P
All are whitworth threads
I thought that the gearbox oil was put in with the engine in an upright position until it starts to flow out of the drain / fill hole
correct and also should be filled to top as manual states and it doesnt allow water in, only the pick up above the gearbox sucks water to cool the engine im sure.
I put mine on the floor and use my sons tube of grease for his mountain bike plus a bit of gear box marine oil and it works fine. I poke it in with a small rod. I always leave an air gap for the seawater.
The head of my plug came off completely leaving the plug part still in the case. Any suggestions on how to get the rest of the plug out? It is very stuck.
as in the spark plug ? try using heat. hand held blow torch should do the trick mate
hello, how many liters of valvoline do you put in?
It will depend on gearbox size and how much you already have in it