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SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:34 pm
by Oyster 49
Gents, I have made a start on an owners and buyers guide for the SD models. The aim is to put together a fairly brief potted history of the History and specification of these lovely engines, and to hopefully debunk a few myths too.

I'm looking for some decent photos so as to involve others in this, rather than just use my own pictures. So can you post any photos showing SDs in their correct form?

The finished document is likely to be photo heavy and text light...

Thanks in advance.

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:05 pm
by Hugz
Let me know what photos you require tho my motors are more rat rod than bling 8)

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:17 pm
by Oyster 49
First I'm looking for pics of a SD with correct original features in "As found" condition. even better if it is green painted.

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 5:37 pm
by headdownarseup
Here's a few pics from my "archives" to get things started.

All of these pics are from another forum member (who shall remain nameless unless he wants to be named of course) but for reference purposes i have been allowed special permission to show these for the cause.
Bear in mind that not everything is as it should be with some of these "golden oldies".
Everything in "as found" condition.
Study the pics carefully before making any comments please.

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:05 pm
by tambikerboy
As found. .....brass/copper gear lever

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:08 pm
by Oyster 49
Too many incorrect parts to use that one in an owners and buyers guide I'm afraid Jon.I hoping to put an entirely accurate document together and highlight some of the incorrect things that we hear regularly.

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 2:26 am
by Collector Inspector
As found with incorrect tank,prop and fuel line.
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Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:32 pm
by Hurdy Gurdy
Here are 2 for your research.

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:37 pm
by Hurdy Gurdy
a couple more pics

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:40 pm
by Hurdy Gurdy
a few more

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:05 pm
by tambikerboy
Niiiiiiiiice :mrgreen:

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:18 pm
by jerseydave69
I'm loving all these 102 SD photo's ! Some lovely machines :P

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:56 pm
by Adrian Dale
SD5709. now fitted with correct square throttle leaver as shown in period photo. Cant find a side bracket through.

AJ

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:54 pm
by braz13

Re: SD owners and buyers guide

Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:26 pm
by Oyster 49
Thanks for all the contributions so far 8) I'll be doing a bit more work at the weekend, hopefully it will be finished then.

I'm also looking for engines in fully restored condition to feature. Remember the key aim of this guide is to show original features in any condition.