[Ian Parsons]

I have been using Silkolene Comp 2 for many years in my 2 Speed Sports Squirrel. I have a Pilgrim pump directly driven off the magneto, no reduction gear fitted. I get a reasonably sized oil drop from the beaks. The oil burns very cleanly with little smoke. I possibly over oil slightly but have not experienced any problems.

I do not add oil to the petrol.

I also use it for the 2 Speed gear and it never grabs proving the superior benefits of a fully synthetic oil.

[Ian Parsons]

What a wonderful weekend, fine weather, good routes with smooth roads and excellent company. What more could one want. Well only a few more riders. The Flying Proms was with the Shuttleworth collection aircraft flying was spectacular and the aerobatic display stomach churning.

It was almost The Gathering as there were some jumblers and plenty of onlookers.

Many thanks to Richard and Mary Martin for all their hard work in making the event happen and to their determination in seeing it through.

[Ian Parsons]

The weather looks fine for the weekend so it should be a good event. I have checked over my 2 Speeder, cleaned and oiled the chains and taken it for a run so all I now have to do is check the trailer.

[Ian Parsons]

Not on the Machine Register. According to the DVLA it is not taxed and is an Aug 1948 bike.

A good reason for owners to inform the Machine Register of their Scotts, even if they are not Club members, is so that details are recorded of Frame and Engine numbers.

[Ian Parsons]

Wilfried, lf you pm me I can help you. Non members are always welcome to ask me as Registrar about a Scott.

[Ian Parsons]

Frame 455 could be either 1914 or 1919/20. Veteran Frame numbers are a bit of a mystery to me. Up to 1913 they seem to have had a 6 digit Frame No. In 1914 they started using a 3 digit number but stopped this sequence in 1916? Scotts then started frame numbers from about 100 in 1919 with Engine Nos in the 35nn range.

I would welcome more information about the early numbering system.

Scott seem to restart Frame Nos when a major change takes place. ie stirrup and oil in frame type to the drum rear brake Super type and again with the introduction of the short steering head. I imagine this is why Scotts always wanted customers to quote the engine number when ordering spares.

[Ian Parsons]

Not really a TT Rep it is a 1938 Flying Squirrel. Been on the Register since 1971 with the same owner until recently.

[Ian Parsons]

The brake pedal is removed by undoing the nut on the inside of the frame rail. The brake pedal should pull out leaving the operating lever and brake rod behind.
I sold the bike about 10 years ago. The last owner was an enthusiastic rider who really enjoyed riding the bike.

[Ian Parsons]

Looking closely at the photo I think I can see a kickstart and aluminum gear shield so could be a 3 speed Sports Squirrel of àbout 1927

[Ian Parsons]

If it starts easily then the bores and crankcase seals should be OK and I would not be looking for air leaks. The timing should be set to 5/16th ” BTDC on full advance on the leading cylinder and measured for the other cylinder . It may not be as far out as you think.

I would also çheck the carburettor jet and slide to make sure that they are correct.

[Ian Parsons]

I also would like to add my thanks to the two Richards.

It was a wonderful weekend and the Flying Proms made it all quite special. We were lucky with the weather as the forecast rain did not come so the ride on Saturday was dry. The college accommodation was quite acceptable with good breakfasts. I would certainly vote for returning.

[Ian Parsons]

I fitted the new tyre today. I was quite surprised how worn it actually was compared to the new one. I think it had been on for about 7000 miles. Incidentally the rear tyres seem to have lasted 3500 miles

[Ian Parsons]

These are the settings I use on my 498 cc 2 Speeder. I too use a 276 Amal body.

Main Jet 170, Slide 6/3, Needle Jet 106. Ignition Timing 5/16″ BTDC Fully advanced.

I think it may be a little on the rich side as it 4 strokes very readily on light load

[Ian Parsons]

Decided to get a new tyre and tube. I bought an Avon Speedmaster ribbed tyre and tube. I decided to be safe and it will mean that I shall be free from tyre worries for a good few years. I expect the new tyre will be better in the wet but hoping for a dry Banbury run.

[Ian Parsons]

Many years ago I had this problem. Fortunately we had a friendly toolmaker that I used for making parts for the factory’s machines where I worked. He was able to grind out the inner race fairly easily. If I remember he used a 3 jaw chuck to grip the inner track. I reckoned that absolute concentricity was not essential as the bearing only moved about 45 degrees.

Velocette also use taper roller head races and I think their spares scheme offers the correct bottom race for £44.50 according to their spares list.

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