British Seagull Plus 40 resurection

Saving a small seagull outboard

[@petersaupe7455]

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.

[@steveturpin4242]

So glad you didn't split that little beauty up! Started first pop! Nice one......thanks.

[@peterbloggs8750]

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' ?

[@Matitzarichie]

Nicely done, sir. Wet shoes is a job well done.

[@Dutcharmytent]

So useful to see all you did.

[@ryanhenry21]

Great vid! I'm in the process of reassembling my very first rebuild of a seagull and this vid is a big help!

[@stuwhite2337]

I know this feeling exactly. Bought it for parts and can't resist restoring it 😂

[@Tubeteulu]

Brilliant videos, from Rob in Anglesey.

[@barrystewart8056]

That was brilliant !

[@stefanm67]

Thank you! A very useful video. Cheers, Steve.

[@MrDswampymarsh]

first pull shows you know what your doing

[@Dieseljonnyboy]

Superb !! Very useful info. Thanks. Did you keep it?

[@elliottgraham]

thank you .

[@debbiewilson4655]

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

[@alanlake5220]

think the spring is to stop the nut coming loose

[@TheGmart05]

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

[@alanlake5220]

I have used gold happerite on mine

[@nosferatu8293]

Fantastic!

[@federicogorlier1405]

sorry for unblock the flywhhel what kind of size is the key ?

[@jonathansimmonds5784]

Why does no one ever show how to ream main bearings?