[Ian Parsons]

Yes what you have said is correct. The damper star springs do take up the end play of the lower rear spindle but ideally this spindle should be adjusted in the same way as the other spindles having loosened off the damper adjusters. Perhaps Brian Marshall would like to comment.

[Ian Parsons]

I am sure someone else will reply but the knurled washers should be just free to turn. The important thing to remember is that the unthreaded link must butt up against the shoulder of the fork spindle and the adjustment for side play is carried out with the other link. However in order to turn the fork spindle the unthreaded link needs to be loosened off slightly. It is all a bit of trial and error but after about three attempts one should get it spot on.

[Ian Parsons]

The TT Rep went for £7600. I hope the buyer joins the Club.

[Ian Parsons]

I do not have SV8279 on the Register but this engine was in a 1929 TT Rep registered GU 7930. This reg is now on a Frazer Nash so I suspect it is the same bike. It used to belong to Jack McEwen in the 1990’s. The engine is a 1930 engine. As Brian says it is not quite correct but it is the basis of an enjoyable bike to ride. It is not clear if the frame lugs for the handchange are still there and the rear brake backplate and torque arm look a little homemade.

[Ian Parsons]

Hi Carl,

Almost certainly this is a mid 1926 596cc Super Squirrel engine. It could have been fitted to either a 2 Speed or 3 Speed machine. It would be a reasonable buy at the price suggested if in un-damaged condition.

Ian

[Ian Parsons]

This is really obvious. The angle is to match the angle of the original piston ring stops and the internal radius at the ends is to clear the legs of the piston ring stop. All quite apparent when fitting new rings. Incidentally I buy normal 4 stroke rings and file the angle and relief. I am sure many other owners do the same.

[Ian Parsons]

On Historic vehicles one only pays 5% duty on purchase price and shipping cost. I cannot recall whether VAT is paid on top of the duty but VAT is paid on the UK handling charges

[Ian Parsons]

HKB 596 is as David Waring says a Liverpool registration and was issued in September 1946. I do not have this registration number on my database. Many old motorcycles were re registered post WW2 to benefit from the change in taxation classes and get a reduced vehicle licence duty.

I would like to know Engine and Frame numbers so it can be added to the Machine Register.

Ian Parsons
SOC Machine Registrar

[Ian Parsons]

Thanks to all those who made this a wonderful weekend, especially Richard Tann, Eddie and Margaret Shermer and the staff at Abbotsholme School. The weather was kind to us and the 80 mile run on Saturday around the Dove Valley had spectacular scenery and interesting roads. All the Scotts seemed to appreciate being used in the manner Alfred intended.

I had not been on this event for a couple of years and realised what I had missed. The food and company over the weekend were excellent and very reasonably priced. I shall certainly be at Abbotsholme next year and would urge other members to come as well.

[Ian Parsons]

This is still on the DVLA database but the record has not been updated since 1980. It must be having a long sleep!

[Ian Parsons]

Ken Lack used to stock mag sprockets with the small taper. I do not know if he still does.

[Ian Parsons]

It is on the Machine Register. I will be interested to see how much it goes for and if it still has its original Reg No

[Ian Parsons]

I seem to remember this bike having a potty on its rad cap!

[Ian Parsons]

I fitted a Brum crankcase in my 29 Flyer. It went in without any problems although I adapted the flywheel to fit a magneto drive sprocket.

[Ian Parsons]

I have asked the VMCC Librarian to look at the Sales Ledger. I have a 1934 Scott Sales leaflet and it describes the Replica as having the GP Engine, 4 Speed Gearbox and Swash plate pump. I think we now call this the Grand Prix Scott. I suspect that a simplified Replica may have been sold with the DPY or DPZ engines whereas the Flying Squirrels in the leaflet have LFY or LFZ engines. However it is possible that the DPY or DPZ engines were standardised later in 1934 as by 1935 these were the only engines offered. As Brian says it is not possible definitive to be about the specifications in 1934 as in practice there were many variations. The Sales ledgers give the true record of what was actually sold whereas the leaflets and catalogues are a statement of intent.

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