question Scott Generating Set 2.75KVA

[StuartV]

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

[steph1960]

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

 

Welcome Stuart

This is interesting in as much as I have a Scott motorcycle with a two stroke engine and they also used a version of this engine in the Flying Flea but that is as far as my knowledge goes with regards to the engine use. You may however find some information if you post this on the Scott Owners Club forum at http://scottownersclub.org/phpbb_3/index.php if you post in the general Scott topics of the open area I am sure someone will have some knowledge of this generator or at least the engine.

 

Regards

Steve

[StuartV]

Welcome Stuart

This is interesting in as much as I have a Scott motorcycle with a two stroke engine and they also used a version of this engine in the Flying Flea but that is as far as my knowledge goes with regards to the engine use. You may however find some information if you post this on the Scott Owners Club forum at http://scottownersclub.org/phpbb_3/index.php if you post in the general Scott topics of the open area I am sure someone will have some knowledge of this generator or at least the engine.

 

Regards

Steve

 

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

[steph1960]

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

 

Stuart

If you don't want to go through the rigmarole of joining the Scott forum just PM me your posting and I will post it on your behalf.

 

Steve

[StuartV]

Stuart

If you don't want to go through the rigmarole of joining the Scott forum just PM me your posting and I will post it on your behalf.

 

Steve

 

Thanks Steve however I have requested registration I am just waiting for it to be authorised.

 

Stuart