Two small question (Super fork/Radiator hose clips)

[Erik]

Hey all,

I have two small questions:

– the Book of the Scott tells that my Super fork legs should contain a “small supply of oil” to keep things lubricated. But what is a “small supply”? Any idea?

– how were the radiator hoses fixed to the radiator/block back in the 1920-s? I guess the Jubilee clip was not invented then!

Cheers,
Erik

[dave bushell]

Hi Erik
Jubilee clips were invented in GB in 1921 but I don’t know when they were adopted by Scott. I would imagine that prior to that, they used the double wire type clip that was tightened by a screw or small nut and bolt, (2BA?)
The amount of oil needed to lubricate the forks on your 2 speeder will depend on how much wear there is in the sliders and bushes. If they are worn, the oil will only run out, in which case, little and often will be the answer!
Dave

[Jon Hodges]

Dear Erik

You have not been reading and inwardly digesting your Yowls. Nick Sloan has been running a series of “Among my souvenirs” and in the June 2007 issue of Yowl his article shows an early radiator hose and the story behind it. However he did not know when hose clips were introduced. Hope this goes some way to satisfying your curiosity.

Glad you are going to make it to Abbotsholme.

Jon Hodges

[Erik]

@ Jon: well you are quite right! When I read your reply I immediately remembered the picture of the old hose! So copper wire it must have been in the old days…

@ Dave: I really thought jubilee clips were a thing of the 1950-s or so! Proves once again that some things have been around for longer than one might think

Thanks guys!

[BRIAN MARSHALL]

T hroughout the 1920’s Enots hose clips were used, which basically clamp around the hose and tighten with a screw into a captive square nut. They are still readily available from vintage car part dealers such as The Complete Automobilist or The Austin Seven Spares Scheme.

[Erik]

Thanks Brian.

Like this one:

[BRIAN MARSHALL]

Hi Erik. Yes that is exactly the sort I mean.

[Erik]

Concerning the oil amount in the fork legs… I filled them up yesterday until they started to overflow through the small hole in the legs.

Only about 10 cc went in. So that is the mentioned “small amount”!

Cheers,
Erik

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