Not sure that I understand your question. There are two springs in the kickstart mechanism. One is like a clock spring and is the the kickstart return spring and the other is “C” shaped spring that enables the kickstart pawl to engage with the ratchet. Neither engages with any sprocket! See attached image.
I don’t know the answer to that but maybe someone else can help out.
Just checked my tank and it’s 23 1/4” between centres.
The distance between the two mounting points seems to vary even on the same model. When I’m next down in the garage, I will measure mine.
I can tell you that the engine is 596cc and is from 1928. If you are a SOC member, Ian Parsons the club machine registrar (details in Yowl) will be able to give you further details.
The frame number is usually on the left hand frame lug near the top of the steering head. The engine number on both sides of the crankcase below the barrels and above the crankcase doors.
Dave
Thanks Martin
I was just trying to find any history on the bike for a friend who may buy it at auction on Wednesday. I know that it has a 1938 frame and I think a 1950 engine but that’s all.
Regards
Dave
Why not contact Ian Parsons, the club registrar. He will be able to tell you if the bike still exists and who the current owner is.
That did cross my mind Brian. It looks like a standard top that has been modified. It still has the bevelled inlet to take an olive. I usually use a T piece for the duel feed so I may plug the holes and use it as it was intended.
Richard
Our particular hole is wholly open!
Dave
The rear brake plate is correct but I’ve never seen an aluminium single front brake plate on a Scott. I doubt that it was fitted by the factory.
The exhaust pipe was/is prone to rusting at that junction if the chrome plating was poor. The repositioning probably indicates the nearest place that they could find sound metal to weld to!
Dave
It depends on which end cover is fitted to your gearbox. It looks from your picture that you have a hand change box that has a foot change adapter bolted on, in which case the number will be on a flat area just above the kick start boss. Any letters will refer to the gear ratios ie CM – close medium, W – wide, C – close. Gearboxes with the gear change housing cast into the end cover will have the number stamped on the flat circular area that houses the main shaft bearing just behind the foot rest.
1946 models according to the brochure were fitted with 8” full width rear hubs and with twin 6” full width front hubs. My Brampton forks are fitted with the twin full width hub.
It’s probable that the factory fitted what ever was available, as many parts and materials were not available during the early post war period, so nothing can be ruled out!
Dave
I use a wire fence tensioner. Put a rod through the fence tensioner and mount on the forks where the wheel axle fits. Use bailer twine or similar between the other end of the tensioner and the spring. Tighten up the tensioner until you can fit the cap. Simples!
That’s fine. You had better let me have your address again, I seem to have deleted it! Email me at dave_bushell@msn.com.
Dave