@oldsiduptheroad
Active 4 years, 11 months ago-
oldsiduptheroad replied to the topic What have I got!!! in the forum Help and information 4 years, 11 months ago
Looks like a Allen Scythe model T or more likely TS, using the Villiers 25c two stroke engine and “Lightweight” or “junior” carb. Front cowl is missing, so is exhaust, so don’t try to start it! A major restoration job, but not impossible. You will find the original service manuals online if you search, and there are several suppliers of Villiers…[Read more]
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oldsiduptheroad started the topic Villiers 25c two stroke – piston wrong way round? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 4 years, 11 months ago
My Allen Scythe (Model T) was purchased two years ago, and after renewing the ignition system and cleaning out the carb the machine ran reasonably well, though it put out a lot of smoke on uphill climbs and never seemed to have much power. So, biting the bullet, I took the head off the Villiers 25c two stroke engine, decarbonised it and fitted two…[Read more]
