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Hi all,

I would be most interested to see a group of Scott motorcycles at Founders day, perhaps you could congregate next to the unofficial Brough Club gathering under the large Oak trees.

See you there …………………..

regards
Darren

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This is a bit of a worry…….No replies ?????

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I am pleased that you finally got the head off. I had the same problem but with less satisfactory results, I damaged the head a little bit and had to have it ground down a fraction, this means I will have a slightly higher compression ratio than normal. It will be interesting to see what happens when I finally fire the thing up !!!!!
Roger Hulett

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Hi both!
I have not figured out yet precisely how to post a reply specifically to one contribution, so please forgive a joint reply.
To Alan. It would seem that you are unusually observant! What happened was that, as I am producing considerably higher output than normal, I was having clutch slip problems. My response was to fit stronger springs and then a new clutch release system to lower lever pressure. I also stiffened the pressure plate that can deform under load.
To lower the torque that the clutch must transmit, I chose to replace the normal 20 tooth engine sprocket with a 22 tooth item. This is about as big as you can get inside the case profile. The ratio of flywheel is then 22 to 44 ie 2:1 It then was necessary to fit a 60T L section belt pulley to the outside of the clutch basket and make up a flanged 30T pulley for the mag. Hence 2:1 x 1:2 we get the synchronous timing we need.
There is a photo of the kit on the website.
To Derek.
If you do not anticipate using the 22 and 23 T sprocket and would consider selling them, this would be great. If you do not want to sell them, then I would greatly appreciate the loan and would naturally pay all postage. I am presuming from this that you are not located near the East Midlands UK
I have just rebuilt the brakes with new linings so if we lose a little on the straights, we can outbrake the opposition into the corners!
Kind Regards
Roger

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I run my Brum on octane 95 with 1% two stroke oil, plus 6 drips a minute from the pump (also two stroke oil), but; two stroke oil is not just two stroke oil, there are different types, depending on the temperature of the engine. Too high, and you will have oil in your exhaust, too low, and you won’t have oiling in the top.
As I find the radiator only to be a little more than hand warm, and I can stand with the plugs in my bare hands, I use outboard two stroke oil, as this has a lower working temperature.

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I agree with Shaun Matthews, my reason for joining was to learn more, and get technical support.
In the back of the danish BSA club magazine you find a list of “model specialists” you can turn to if you have questins about a certain model.
Only because of the Birminghan Scott register in Yowl, did I learn about Ceoff Case, and got copies of technicalities dealing with Brums from him, not to forget the help from the web page.

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Hi. I got fed up of changing mag chains that had become so stiff that you had a job to bend them straight with your hand.
The Sprint Special drives its mag from the clutch drum and this is a much shorter run than from the crankshaft.
All I did was to replace the sprockets and chain with a timing belt and pulleys. To my memory, I did this in the late 70’s and I am still on the same belt. When I consider the cumulative cost of the mag chains I would have used and the reliability and reduction of chain thrash, then I am happy with something I did for myself. My approch to the Scott is that it must be constructed correctly from accurate parts. With the sole exception of the Long Stroke cranks, the basic design is quite hardy. There is only one way to success in anything and that is to know what you are doing and then do it thoroughly. I will openly acknowledge that to make or rebuild to limit gauge, is more expensive than some procedures that have been used where there was a lack of appropriate accurate machine tools available. I can also dismantle an engine and after measureing the components, clearly demonstrate the reasons for failure.
In my youth, we used to see the description used of “Motor Engineer”. My Uncle Owen Zanker of Loughborough was one. I want to see Scotts restored to the esteem that they deserve and will do my best to help wherever I can. Perhaps I should offer to host a meeting of the rebuilders, so we can consider where we can help each other in the best interest of Scott owners

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In Old Bike Mart Issue 228 June 2004 there is an offer from Mortons of cash to clubs who have members that subscribe to OBM,
I am sure there must be Scott Owners Club members who are subscribers.
Roger Hulett

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Roger

I disagree – I own several pre war bikes (Sunbeam 9 & Norton Inter) and the Scott is by far the most awkward, fussy, tempramental Hussy of all, It’s also the most rewarding when it all comes together – It is a thinking mans machine and trying to tell any novice otherwise will only result in even greater marque aversion when they find the truth.

Be honest about the cost of ownership (both financial and commitment) and promote the best aspects of ownership – handling, performance, the joy of conquering the foibles. Support new owners with technical advice (all of us who are new to it have suffered this problem) and you will attract the right sort of perverse thinking riders to keep the Scott tradition on the road.

What is the status of electronic ‘technicalities’?

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I followed Al’s advice for my 1930 Replica and have just done over 300 fast and trouble free miles round the Isle of Man. – Initially I had starting problems due to too much oil in the crankcases but duriung the week I sequentially cut it back and by the end she would always start 2nd or 3rd kick warm, 5th or 6th cold.

The only problems I have found with Gerry Howard’s dripper conversion are over oiling in heavy traffic ( If you can trust your memory turn the oil tap off if your going to be stuck for a few minutes) and it flows more oil when warm so you do have to regulate it on a daily basis. The solution works but you do have to think about it.

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Sprockets for racing I am probably talking scribble but in my box of Scottbits I have two bizarre objects that have 22 and 23 teeth respectively.

Are these what you are looking for?

Derek

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There is a village on the A607 (the road from Leicester to Cadwell) named Croxton Kerrial. On our trips to Cadwell and Skeggy we would sometimes call in at the garage on the crossroads, There was a Scott leaning on the back wall inside the garage covered by a sack. The garage owner told me that it was owned by a guy in the RAF. I think it was a mid ’20s Super. I wonder if there are any ex RAF members who kept their bike in Croxton?
Roger Hulett

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Thanks, but I have allready checked with the spares scheme and they are out. I have an order there that is about to be shipped, so if someone found something, it could be included in the shipment. If not, I will see if the Rexton people can make me something.

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I’m sure the Club Spares Scheme have these in stock. I had asked Gill about the drive sprocket and I’m sure she said the Club only had the magneto ones in stock. She has the spares in Excel format and can be e-mailed to members of the scheme.

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Hi Roger, I remember Arbour Motors very well although not employed by them it was practically my second home, I was quite friendly with Owen Greenwood and was allowed to see his ” mini” before it was unveiled to so much controversy in the sidecar fraternity. Maurice Cann’s garage was another favourite spot, but that was a bit upmarket, He did give me my first racing leather jacket though !!!
The place on Groby Rd is an unknown to me though. my bikes were all bought at the auction place on Humberstone Rd/Gate. My first being a 1927 A.K.D. 175cc ohv !!!
I will write about all this for Yowl one day when I have finished renovating this place.
Roger Hulett

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