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jake-yo replied to the topic 1947 Allen Scythe 11c refurbish and running issues in the forum Help and information 4 years, 1 month ago
It is also impossible to set the point on this engine with the flywheel in place as it is solid and the cam follower for the points is on the inside of the flywheel…
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jake-yo replied to the topic 1947 Allen Scythe 11c refurbish and running issues in the forum Help and information 4 years, 1 month ago
Thanks Andy,
Currently my process for setting timing is as follows:
1. rotate engine clockwise until top dead centre can be measured with the depth gauge on the bottom of vernier calipers
2. zero depth gauge then rotate engine back anti-clockwise until piston has gone down 5/32 (4.5mm)
3. align flywheel mark with mark on housing and tighten…[Read more]
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jake-yo replied to the topic 1947 Allen Scythe 11c refurbish and running issues in the forum Help and information 4 years, 1 month ago
Some more photos for those interested:
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jake-yo started the topic 1947 Allen Scythe 11c refurbish and running issues in the forum Help and information 4 years, 1 month ago
Hello, I have recently acquired and partly restored a 1947 Oxford Allen Scythe…
Apart from the wheels (still to do!) the machine has been cleaned and tidied up. I have thoroughly removed all rust end debris from the fuel tank, fuel lines and carburettor which has had a full overhaul. The years of built up grime have been removed from the engine…[Read more]
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jake-yo started the topic 1947 Allen Scythe 11c refurbish and running issues in the forum Help and information 4 years, 1 month ago
Hello, I have recently acquired and partly restored a 1947 Oxford Allen Scythe…
Apart from the wheels (still to do!) the machine has been cleaned and tidied up. I have thoroughly removed all rust end debris from the fuel tank, fuel lines and carburettor which has had a full overhaul. The years of built up grime have been removed from the engine…[Read more]
