How to fill/top up Seagull outboard gearbox oil

[@paulyboy2311]

Thanks alot for the info! Taking my seagull out on the river weaver here in cheshire in the morning (given 25°) so looking forward to a good run.I owe you a glass of potchin! 😊

[@LocalMarksFishing]

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!

[@martinlacey4575]

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,

[@MeMe-dr1rq]

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

[@colinbartlett2565]

Why have you stopped making videos, I thought you was a great teacher,easy to understand mate

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

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 👍

[@barjhealy]

Hi Steve They can be laid anyside . Just run all fuel from the carb before laying down or some could spill from carb

[@fiveowaf454]

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.

[@Dutcharmytent]

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.

[@leeweisbecker6048]

good one,,,, those plugs can be tough at times

[@MalcolmFinlayson-x5n]

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?

[@jockstewart1946]

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!

[@barjhealy]

Thanks for commenting

[@myfrirendBenji]

Hi are you in Ireland 🇮🇪 if so do you have parts for seagull outboard.

[@thewanderingbox8253]

great stuff thanks for recording your knowledge 👍🏴‍☠️⛵

[@madeinengland4910]

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 ?

[@barjhealy]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXOsY5immMl3pJY

[@LittleOak-hk9rf]

How do you do it when you don't have the oil filler cap mine has Like oil nipples or something?

[@Mrleslie007]

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

[@ScottishPikers]

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.

[@Dutcharmytent]

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.

[@TT-zc6gf]

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

[@barjhealy]

All are whitworth threads

[@nikperi2]

hello, how many liters of valvoline do you put in?

[@barjhealy]

It will depend on gearbox size and how much you already have in it

[@AmazingFishingUK]

very helpful videos

[@danrecine1988]

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.

[@ScottishPikers]

as in the spark plug ? try using heat. hand held blow torch should do the trick mate