[Ian Parsons]

Well done. A really original way to line the tank. Pleased you are releasing the beauty from the beast of grime.

[Ian Parsons]

My 1937 and 1949 Books of the Scott lists jet sizes for the various models of Scotts. I can email you a copy of the relevant pages. Earlier copies of the Book seem to refer one to the carburetor manufacturer’s handbook.

[Ian Parsons]

This is basically a Webb 6″ or 7″ hub, depending on the exact year of your bike. The spindle is a Scott part to suit the 2 Speed forks. Webb hubs were relatively easy to find once but I am not sure if that is still the case.

The brake backplate again is a Webb steel one with the torque arm riveted on to suit the forks. This would be easy to replicate.

If you wish I can measure the hub on my 1930 model 2 Speeder and send you photos.

[Ian Parsons]

If you pm me a frame or engine number I will look to see if it is on the Machine Register

[Ian Parsons]

This Scott is on the Club’s records. Judging from the Machine register frame number 4975 lies within a batch of bikes that were registered in 1948. Frame, engine and gearbox numbers are all correct.

[Ian Parsons]

Same place as on a 2 Speeder ie on the headstock stamped on the flat portion on the boss for the sidecar fitting.

[Ian Parsons]

I do not think this bike is on the Register as I do not have this engine number recorded. A Frame Number would be helpful. The forks are not the roller type. The rear wheel sprocket is not correct and the gear has been altered to give suitable gearing.
I am sure there will be a few more comments from others.

[Ian Parsons]

I wonder whether the engine stopping was caused by something other than the carburettor. My experience is that an engine will run with a high float chamber level after all that is how we start them in the first place. If fuel is not getting into the engine I would suspect that crankcase suction is insufficient. There should be a nice plop when turning the engine over with the spark plugs removed.

[Ian Parsons]

Duncan,
The VMCC Library has the Scott Despatch records and they would be able to give you the original specification for Frame No 2871. I only have access to these if I travel there. The original Engine No would possibly been between 2400 – 2450. UT is a Leicestershire Registration Number and I believe the Leicestershire County Council still have their records so they may be able to tell you who the first owner was.
The records the Club have show that J W Greenwood who lived near Bromyard, Worcestershire owned it in 1985, not Owen Greenwood of racing fame. It was auctioned by Sotheby’s in 1989 and offered for sale by Andy Tiernam Classics in June 1989. I do not know who they sold it to but in November 1996 It was advertised by Brian Verrall, a well known dealer, in Classic Motorcycle magazine. The next record I have is of G Podd owning it in December 2007. It is possible that some older members may remember the bike so an appeal in Yowl may yield results.

[Ian Parsons]

Actually FY8456 is correct. This engine was fitted to a 2 Speed Flying Squirrel with Frame No 1379. This Scott was despatched to Brown of Thetford on 16 July 1925.

Super Squirrels and Standards whether 2 or 3 Speed just had a Y or Z prefix. I do not know whether the Flying Squirrel engines were in a higher state of tune or just specially selected. Perhaps someone would like to comment. I suppose they may have had the block with a larger diameter exhaust stub.

Your Scott has been known to the Club since 1985. A 2 Speed Sports Squirrel UT 5377 registered on 8 June 1929. I believe it has the long tank.

[Ian Parsons]

According to the Despatch Book the original engine was 10098M. Not sure whether the prefix was FY or FZ. John Underhill borrowed the Despatch Book from David Holder covering Engines 6000 – 10102 and copied out some of the details. I believe that this book is not in the VMCC Library but I may be mistaken. The original record would give a bit more information about the bike.

[Ian Parsons]

I had one of these on a 1929 Flyer. It is very unstable owing to the short distance between the legs so don’t use it unless the bike is also on the rear stand. If you have a centre stand then the bike will still be unstable and could topple if on a slight slope or if the forks go on full lock.

[Ian Parsons]

email me and I can give you contact details.
ianhparsons@yahoo.com

[Ian Parsons]

They are 2 BA which is very close to 3/16″ BSF. In the UK you can get stainless 2BA which is what I use.

[Ian Parsons]

My recollection is that the blocks are fully interchangeable. The long stroke block does have more ports but these are fed from the same annular crankcase gallery. However I believe the long stroke crankcases have slightly larger diameter doors to allow the larger diameter cranks to fit. Perhaps another member can confirm this and whether there are any other crankcase differences.

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