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  1. WW2 Bofors Gun Scott Saltaire Generating Set - Scott Stationary Engine and Generator To be used with the Kerrison Predictor auto aimer on the Bofors Gun. 2 stroke Scott engine with generator (untested). Wiring diagram and starting instructions dated 1941. It is sparking and there is compression but will probably need a little more fettling to start and run. It comes with the starting handle and two bars for carrying the unit. It appears to be mostly all there with the notable exception of the three electrical gauges and the oil bath air filter for the carburettor. Condition as per photos. I have not repainted it. It would be a shame to lose its originality. Units in this state of completeness are few and far between I am led to believe. War Department number and Scott engine number present. I have a WW2 operators manual for the identical Jowett unit (a Scott design and parts but assembled in the old Jowett factory). I have reluctantly listed this for sale due to lack of time and funds for other projects. Collection from Kirkcaldy, Fife, I would estimate it to weigh approx. 200kg. I am looking for £1,000
  2. Thanks Steve however I have requested registration I am just waiting for it to be authorised. Stuart
  3. Thanks Steve. I will list it on the Scott Owners Forum and see what information they have. I have found an engine number Scott PA 5609 so hopefully something may be known from that. Stuart
  4. Scott Generating Set 2.75KVA (Scott PA engine) for the Kerrison Predictor Unit on the Bofors Anti Aircraft Gun. Hello I have joined the forum and wondered if one of my engines/generator may be of interest and I would also welcome any advice or help with its maintenance/operation/history. I would also welcome your thoughts on keeping the original paint/patina with a thorough clean up or whether I should go for a full repaint restoration. I have started to give it a good clean/degrease and it is coming up well (I will post more photos once complete if these are of interest). I would appreciate if you have any information on the above engine/generator or indeed if there is any history from it's War Department number and information. I am looking for maintenance or workshop manual information. What type of oil and grade to fill the engine with (it runs on 2 stroke but there is also a filler for the engine). From what I have found I understand that this engine and generator were used to power the Kerrison Predictor Unit and the Bofors Anti Aircraft Gun in WW2. The details of the engine/generator and its WD plates are: - WD Number: B 5755 - Scott-Generating Set 2.75KVA, Spec RE/P/3702, (electrical) drawing number 40241, the year is 1941 - Generating set 2.75KVA, 130v 3PH, 50~, 12.2A, 0.65PF, rating 1/2 hour Scott Saltaire - Under the WD number there is an inscription which appears to be: An image of the Crown with a line underneath it and with the number 521 underneath that. I think this was for the 521 Coast Regiment Royal Artillery which was based in Newhaven, East Sussex. Any information/history you could provide of this individual item would be greatly received or indeed if you could advise who/which organisation may have some specialist knowledge that I could contact. The good news is that the engine and generator worked however it now needs some fettling to have it running again. There is a good spark and compression it just needs some time spent fettling. Unfortunately, as usual other commitments can take precedence although I should have time over this summer. Thanks
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