[Ted Robinson]

I had my 1949 scott for 36 yrs. and made sure it was well lubricated, one of the things I checked when I first had it was the amount of oil in the wells after a run. I removed the drain plugs and there was exactly 17ml. in each side. I would have thought if the oil was up to the doors it would have oiled the plugs up. The only way the oil level will increase is when it is ticking over for a long period but it soon drops to normal when you are moving and the cloud behind returns to a faint wisp.

[Ted Robinson]

I always add a small amount of two stroke oil to my four strokes. Many years ago I was talking to Martin Bratby’s father when a customer came to collect a reconditioned carb.He told him to add a drop of two stroke to the petrol as this lubricates the slide. He said to me if everybody did this we would not have so many re-sleeves. The last writer said that he thought it may help to stop the petrol going off.When I sold my Scott and my Matchless they had both stood for 2yrs and they both started 2nd kick. The petrol must have been over 2yrs old.I have a lot of petrol garden tools that stand for long periods and don’t have any problems. My Merry Tiller is the best example it only gets used for about half a hour once a year and it always seems to have petrol in it. It is at least 60 yrs old and is kept outside all year round.

[Ted Robinson]

A better routine is OIL then petrol.

[Ted Robinson]

Our section of the VMCC have 2 bring and buy sales every year and a lot of these mags turn up but do not sell, it will be interesting to see if yours find a buyer. Good luck anyway.

[Ted Robinson]

I would check the carb main jet it seems there is no fuel from the carb to the engine. Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

@Barrie wrote:

They are actually CAV fuel filter square section o rings

I always thought Diesel was oil and the O IN O ring was the cross section. After 50 years In engineering and still learning.

[Ted Robinson]

Try squirting a drop of petrol down the plug holes. If that does not work take out the crankcase drain plugs, you should get plopping noise when you kick it over. Better still get someone else to kick it and put your finger over the hole and see if you can feel suction. For cylinder base rings I always used Lucas c.a.v. oil filter rings part no. 7111-853 last for ever no problems.Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

John Surtees was a nice quiet unassuming gentleman, unfortunately motorcycling is not a sport that is recognised by the media try getting motorcycle race results on the TV RED BUTTON . You can get everything from Football down to Judo Squash Ice hockey Basketball but never Motorcycle Race results.If he had played tennis, been a jockey or played a guitar he would have received a Knighthood years ago. R.I.P. John you will be sadly missed by us all.

[Ted Robinson]

Hi Eric, Have you tried David Holder?

[Ted Robinson]

Do not use EP OIL IN THE GEARBOX it destroys the phosphor bronze bushes. Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

I always use the good old green Hermetite on my 1949 and never have any problems I think Richard Blackburn stocks it. Ted

[Ted Robinson]

I agree with Alan check the level off the stand and remember the plug is the max. not the min. level. On my bike when the oil is at the level plug it is still a little to high, if it is above the drive bush it will seep out any way. I was advised at the first rally I attended by an elderly member to let it find its own level you don’t need a lot of oil in so long as it reaches a little way up the large gear it will be fine. I use a straight sae 50 in my box and check the level with a homemade dipstick, the footrest is in the way of the level plug making it difficult to remove. The trouble with the Scott club a lot of the membership is now elderly. Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

My 1949 Scott has pillion footrests fitted to these 18mm holes and I have never had anyone complain. My wife and I travelled thousands of miles on it since I bought it in 1982, she was only 5 feet tall though. I once gave Dave Thomas a lift home to Birmingham when his bike let him down he must be 6ft. My son has been on it quite a few times and he is 6ft. plus and big build, and few more mates as well. When I first bought it I purchased a pillion seat from Armours and also a pair of rests with 3/8 BSCY thread studs these are still available at auto jumbles. I had a pair of 18mm bushes made with 3/8 BSCY female threads in the tool room and they have been on ever since. Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

Try R.K.LEIGHTON, Unit 2. Partridge Court, Price Street, Birmingham. B4 6JZ. Tel:0121 359 0514 Email: info@rk-leighton.co.uk I have had three seats from them two recovered and one complete seat and they did a superb job. Although they were not for a Brum Scott, I know someone who had one done for a Birmingham Scott about 30 yrs. ago and that was fine, may be a little more expensive now. Ted.

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A chap I helped a few years ago had an engine rebuilt by Ian Pearce and fitted with grease nipples on the main bearings. I have lost contact now but I am sure if you give Ian a call he will advise on how often to grease.

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